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We exist to serve our athletes and the Sr. Payroll Analyst, US Payroll Accounting Team is responsible for working with a cross-functional team of Payroll and Accounting professionals to help direct and implement various accounting functions and continuously improving payroll accounting policies. Having the ability to optimize the end to end payroll accounting process, balancing and controls! Participate and drive the implementation of the accounting/general ledger structure with the migration from SAP to Workday payroll.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
The candidate must have in-depth payroll accounting and analytical skills, proficient with account reconciliations and ability to recommend and implement strong financial and operational controls.
The candidate must have strong communicate skills and ability to connect with all levels in the organization.
Ability to work independently and with payroll and cross functional teams.
ABILITY TO PARTICIPATE ON COMPLEX PAYROLL ACCOUNTING PROJECTS/IMPLEMENTATIONS
Ability to multi-task and deliver work with accuracy and timeliness.
WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON
– The candidate will be responsible for the end to end payroll accounting function.
– Conduct payroll accounting activities using SAP and/or Workday, ADP and Nike Financial systems
– Perform daily reconciliations between payroll and general ledger postings.
– Perform daily balancing activities of each payroll – off cycles, on cycle and monthly payrolls.
– Perform balancing activities between the payroll and the vendor(s).
– Prepare and complete daily journal entries.
– Analyze and solve sophisticated payroll accounting issues and consult and advise business partners.
– Participate in the execution of payroll accounting compliance activities; SOX and internal audits, controls.
– Acts as an advisor and process expert for Payroll Accounting area
WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH
Report to the US Payroll Equity & Accounting manager. You will work with payroll operations, payroll tax and audit, finance, controllers team and business partners.
WHAT YOU BRING
– Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
– Candidate should have 3 to 5 years payroll accounting experience
– SAP and/or Workday experience a plus
– Intermediate to Advanced Excel skills
– Experience with SQL, Access and data mining tools a plus
– Understand of US payroll processing, including tax, mobility and equity
Nike requires all applicants for this position to be vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of hire, unless otherwise required by law. As an equal opportunity employer, Nike will make accommodations to individuals who cannot be vaccinated in accordance with applicable law.
NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development. No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world.
NIKE, Inc. is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.