Manager – Payroll Tax & Accounting

Job description

Overview

This hybrid position will be located at our Corporate Office in Camp Hill, PA. Expectations for hybrid in-office schedule is three days a week, typically Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

 

Foot Locker, Inc. is hiring a Payroll Manager to join our Accounting team! Responsible for managing payroll accounting and tax functions for North America. Oversees the payroll tax forecasting and budgeting processes as well as the payroll accounting function for North America. The individual manages payroll tax/accounting including payroll tax payments, variance analysis, balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, hypothetical tax accounting, yearly W-2, T-4, and RL-1 creation and distribution, and quarterly and annual tax report filing. This position has four direct reports.

 

FL Corporate Office - Camp Hill
3543 Simpson Ferry Road
Camp Hill, Pennsylvania 17011

 

At this time, Foot Locker will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization, or offer any immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, or another type of work authorization).

Responsibilities

·  Manage and assist in weekly/monthly payroll tax forecast reports for Management.
·  Prepare payroll tax budgets and associated analysis.
·  Manage G/L account reconciliations and analytical process in Blackline.
·  Oversee the payroll tax remittance function ensuring timely and accurate payments to tax authorities.
·  Present expense forecast and savings opportunities at operational forecast meetings.
·  Ensure all journal entries are processed timely and accurately.
·  Ensure compliance with SOX, internal controls, and KPMG requests.
·  Ensure smooth month end and year end closing process.
·  Manage the hypothetical tax process for worldwide expats.
·  Oversee the yearly W-2, T-4, and RL-1 creation and distribution process
·  Prepare and manage presentation of accurate, well-supported financial analysis reports.
·  Identify and implement process improvement opportunities.
·  Ability to lead and direct associates.
·  May be required to perform additional duties as assigned by supervision.
·  Ability to communicate effectively with senior management, divisions, and staff.
·  Must be able to analyze data and make observations.
Qualifications

·  Requires a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or associated field
·  3+ years of related experience
·  Experience working on cross functional teams, multitasking, and managing time independently with little direction
·  Experience managing associates preferred
·  Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Excel, Word)
·  Strong work ethic with a commitment to achieve targeted objectives
·  Experience with and/or knowledge of PeopleSoft and running PeopleSoft queries
·  Excellent communication skills.  Must be able to effectively communicate with associates at all levels, including senior executives
·  Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
·  Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
·  Ability to prioritize, delegate, and meet deadlines

 

At Foot Locker, we value innovation, authenticity, and integrity in all that we do.  To uphold the security and fairness of our hiring process, we ask that candidates refrain from using AI tools, including ChatGPT, during interviews and assessments.  To ensure a smooth and secure experience, please review the following guidelines:

·  Cameras must be on for all virtual interviews.
·  AI tools are strictly prohibited during interviews or assessments.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work together to create a transparent and equitable hiring experience.

 

Benefits

The annual salary range for this role is $95000 - $110000 / year. This range represents the anticipated low and high end of the salary for this position. This role is also eligible to receive short term incentives that align with individual and company performance. Salary will be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, location, and alignment with market data. Salary is one component of the Foot Locker, Inc. total compensation package, which includes the below:

 

Foot Locker Benefits:

·  Employee Discount
·  Paid Time Off
·  Paid Parental Leave
·  Medical | Dental | Vision Coverage
·  401(k) | Roth 401(k)
·  Life Insurance
·  Flexible Spending Account
·  Opportunities for Advancement
·  Education Reimbursement for Qualified Courses
·  Strong Company Culture
·  Employee Resource Groups