Payroll Tax Accountant

Payroll Tax AnalystOdyssey 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 to efficiently manage economic risk through a network of branch and representative offices across North America, Latin America, EMEA (Europe, Middle East & Africa), AsiaPacific and London. OdysseyRe is an equal opportunity employer with excellent benefits and a strong commitment to providing training and opportunities for our staff. We provide employees an innovative, enriching environment and take great pride in their career growth. OdysseyRe is rated A+ (Superior) by AM Best and AA- (Very Strong) by Standard and Poor's. Odyssey Group is a subsidiary of Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited, which is traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol FFH.Position Summary: 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 in order to carry out all necessary financial management and fiscal control policies and activities for payroll administration.Essential Duties:Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations across multi-state operationsManage and review quarterly and annual tax filings, including Forms 941, 940, W-2s, and applicable state/local returnsServe as the subject matter expert for payroll tax matters and provide guidance on regulatory changes and payroll impactsUtilize ADP Smart Compliance to manage payroll tax operations and filingsPrepare and review payroll tax reconciliations, including quarterly and annual filingsPartner with Accounting to support payroll tax accruals and general ledger reconciliationMaintain accurate payroll records and documentation to support audits and complianceManage payroll tax audits, agency notices, and correspondence with federal, state, and local tax authoritiesLead resolution of tax discrepancies and inquiries from agenciesSupport internal controls, documentation, and compliance testing requirements (including SOX-style controls)Monitor changes in payroll tax laws and assess impact to payroll operationsQualifications & Experience:Experience in ADP Enterprise, ADP Smart Compliance and Reporting RequiredDemonstrate high attention to detail with the ability to multi-taskMust be a self-starter and able to accomplish expected tasks under minimal supervisionExperience managing multi-state payroll operationsStrong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax laws and regulations.Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business AdministrationMinimum 10 years of payroll experience, including payroll tax management and complianceHigh Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and payroll systems. Experience with multi-state payroll required (25+ states)Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.Strong sense of urgency in meeting customer needs