Payroll Tax Analyst

Odyssey Reinsurance Company (OdysseyRe) is the global reinsurance arm of Odyssey Group, one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance and specialty insurance. OdysseyRe offers a broad range of property, casualty, and specialty reinsurance products, providing capital and risk management solutions for clients across North America, Latin America, EMEA (Europe, Middle East & Africa), Asia-Pacific, and London.

About the role

The Payroll Tax Analyst is responsible for the oversight and execution of payroll tax compliance and reporting activities across multiple jurisdictions. This role ensures accurate filings, supports audits, monitors regulatory changes, and partners cross-functionally with Payroll, Accounting, and external vendors to maintain compliance and operational integrity. This position works closely under the direction and supervision of the Payroll Director to carry out financial management and fiscal control policies for payroll administration.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations across multi-state operations
• Manage and review quarterly and annual tax filings, including Forms 941, 940, W-2s, and applicable state/local returns
• Serve as the subject matter expert for payroll tax matters and provide guidance on regulatory changes and payroll impacts
• Utilize ADP Smart Compliance to manage payroll tax operations and filings
• Prepare and review payroll tax reconciliations, including quarterly and annual filings
• Partner with Accounting to support payroll tax accruals and general ledger reconciliation
• Maintain accurate payroll records and documentation to support audits and compliance
• Manage payroll tax audits, agency notices, and correspondence with federal, state, and local tax authorities
• Lead resolution of tax discrepancies and inquiries from agencies
• Support internal controls, documentation, and compliance testing requirements (including SOX-style controls)
• Monitor changes in payroll tax laws and assess impact to payroll operations

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
• Minimum 10 years of payroll experience, including payroll tax management and compliance
• Experience in ADP Enterprise, ADP Smart Compliance, and Reporting
• Experience managing multi-state payroll operations (25+ states)
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax laws and regulations
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and payroll systems
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• High attention to detail with the ability to multi-task
• Self-starter able to accomplish tasks under minimal supervision
• Strong sense of urgency in meeting customer needs

Benefits

OdysseyRe offers excellent benefits and a strong commitment to providing training and opportunities for staff. We provide an innovative, enriching environment and take great pride in employee career growth.