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Are you an accounting professional with experience in payroll accounting, wage analysis, and financial reporting looking for your next opportunity?
Foot Locker Asia Pacific is seeking a Payroll Accountant to join our team on a fixed-term contract until July **** as a leave cover.
In this role, you will be responsible for recording payroll-related activities in the General Ledger, ensuring accuracy, and maintaining reconciled accounts.
You'll also support wage budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and analysis while partnering with key stakeholders across the business.
Responsibilities
Manage month-end and year-end payroll accounting activities, including accruals and journal entries
Prepare balance sheet reconciliations for payroll-related accounts
Deliver wage budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
Provide KPI reporting and workforce cost insights to business stakeholders
Calculate and reconcile bonus payments and other wage-related costs
Support audits and ensure compliance with SOX and internal controls
Partner with HR, FP&A;, Payroll Operations,



and other teams on payroll-related accounting matters
Identify process improvements and efficiency opportunities
Qualifications
3–5 years' experience in accounting, management accounting, financial analysis, or a similar role
Experience with payroll accounting, wage reconciliations, workforce cost analysis, and payroll-related financial reporting
Understanding of payroll data and how it impacts financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and accounting outcomes
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience handling large data sets
Advanced Excel skills
Highly organised, proactive, and detail-oriented
Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset
Advantages
Be part of a global, iconic retail brand with bold growth ambitions
Generous Employee Discount – wear your favorite kicks at work!
Hybrid work arrangement with on-site parking!
A collaborative and inclusive culture that values your contribution
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📌 Payroll Accountant (Contract Till July 27) (Brisbane)
🏢 Foot Locker
📍 Brisbane