Manager - Payroll Tax & Accounting (Hybrid)

Overview

Great brands reflect culture. The best ones help shape it. At Foot Locker, we’re rooted in sport, powered by style, and driven by the communities that move both.

From Foot Locker and Kids Foot Locker to Champs Sports, WSS, and atmos, our brands sit at the intersection of sport, style, and self-expression. As part of the DICK’S Sporting Goods family, you’re backed by the resources, reach, and career opportunities of a world-class sports company. That unleashes Foot Locker to keep pushing forward with the agility and edge that define the brand.

We’re looking for great people who want to influence culture and the generation that is shaping what’s next. Whether you’re building strategy, shaping innovations, or creating unforgettable customer moments, you’ll contribute to decisions and experiences that define our brands’ impact in the communities we serve. Come change the game with us.

Apply today! 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.

Also oversees the payroll tax forecasting and budgeting processes 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 Hill3543 Simpson Ferry RoadCamp 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 Deloitte 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 helpful 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.