Payroll Tax & Compliance Specialist (Remote)

Job Description

Job Description

Who We Are

Atwell, LLC is a bold leader in the consulting, engineering, and construction services industry, delivering a broad range of creative solutions to clients in the real estate & land development, and energy markets. We have a strong national presence and a diverse, award-winning project portfolio. Atwell is a privately owned company, with 2,000+ passionate team members across 70+ locations and growing!

Atwell, LLC is a proud recipient of the following 2025 awards:

• Ten consecutive years in a row as a "Best Place to Work" by Zweig Group (#11)
• Recognized as #70 in the ENR Top 500 Design Firms, ranked in every region
• Recognized in Crain's "Fast 50" as one of the fastest-growing companies (#14)
• Recognized as the 2025 ENR Design Firm of the year for the Southeastern US
  

Job Description

Atwell is seeking a detail-oriented remote Payroll Tax & Compliance Specialist to support payroll processing while serving as a key resource for payroll tax compliance across multiple entities. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate tax setup, monitoring payroll tax regulations, resolving tax notices, supporting audits, and maintaining compliance across a multi-state workforce.

The ideal candidate has strong payroll experience, a working knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax requirements, and the ability to research, interpret, and apply regulatory changes in a fast-paced environment. This position will partner closely with senior payroll staff, HR, finance, and third-party providers to ensure payroll accuracy and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Support weekly and bi-weekly payroll processing, including bonuses, special earnings, and other payroll adjustments.
• Monitor federal, state, and local payroll tax laws and translate regulatory changes into actionable payroll procedures.
• Manage payroll tax notices, including federal, state, local, unemployment, withholding, and jurisdictional discrepancies.
• Partner with tax agencies and third-party payroll providers, including ADP, to investigate and resolve payroll tax issues.
• Audit employee "lived in" and "worked in" data across multiple entities and states to ensure accurate tax jurisdiction mapping.
• Review employee tax profiles to confirm occupational taxes, local withholdings, and state-specific requirements are active and calculating correctly.
• Monitor State Unemployment Insurance accounts, new state registrations, and SUI rate accuracy.
• Support audits related to state-specific tax exemptions, PFML, paid leave programs, and other payroll tax exclusions.
• Assist with employee lifecycle updates, including new hires, terminations, and status changes, to ensure accurate payroll data flow.
• Facilitate internal bank transfers and payroll-related remittances, including FSA funding.
• Support timesheet governance by helping track employee and manager submission/approval deadlines.
• Identify payroll tax trends, recommend corrective actions, and help prevent recurring compliance issues.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher in Accounting, Business, Human Resources, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 5+ years of HR/payroll experience with a focus on payroll tax and compliance.
• Experience supporting multi-state payroll tax filings, regulations, audits, reconciliations, and tax notice resolution.
• Knowledge of ADP or a similar payroll system required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Deltek Vision experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through.
• Ability to research payroll tax requirements and communicate findings clearly.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with payroll, HR, finance, and external partners.

Disclaimer

While AI tools may support your application process, this role is built on human talent. Your judgment, experience, and character matter most, so we encourage you to showcase what makes you uniquely you.

Atwell does not accept unsolicited resumes from any 3rd party agencies. No fee will be paid to 3rd parties who submit unsolicited resumes to any Atwell employee. Resumes from approved vendors must be specifically requested by Atwell and approved by the Atwell Talent Acquisition Team.

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Pay Range

$1—$1 USD

Atwell Benefits: To attract and retain the best professionals in the industry, we aim to provide an excellent working environment and a progressive benefits program designed to support your personal and professional needs.

Work/Life:

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible work schedules are available for some positions
• Tenure Awards — Travel Vouchers to see the world based on your travel preferences

Compensation:

• Competitive Compensation packages
• Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards
• 401K match - 1:1 up to 4% of compensation
• Tuition Assistance
• Student Loan Repayment
• Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals
• Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure
• Employee Referrals
• Annual Wellness Reimbursement for anything wellness related (Gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment, etc.)
• Dependent Care Match

'Atwell'ness:

• Medical (BC/BS), Dental (Delta), and Vision (VSP)
• Family Planning & IVF Benefits
• Pet Insurance
• Health Savings Account & Flex Spending Account options
• Employer paid LTD, STD, and life insurance
• Metlife Supplemental Benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness
• Member Assistance Program (MAP) with complimentary counseling sessions, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services