Hybrid Payroll & Benefits Accountant

ManpowerGroup; Waldwick (NJ); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-friendly

Weekly pay

401(k) with match

Medical and prescription drug plans

Dental plan

Vision plan

Health Savings Account

Short/Long-term disability

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Accountant to join the Finance Department supporting the North America market in a hybrid role for the Northeast New Jersey area. You will support month-end close for payroll, benefits accounting, deferred compensation, and EPP, and partner with the payroll team to ensure accurate processing and reporting.

The ideal candidate has a BS in finance or accounting, solid accounting knowledge, and proficiency with SAP, MS Office, and Blackline.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of general accounting activities and journal entries.
• BS degree in finance or accounting preferred.
• Working knowledge of SAP, MS Office Products, and Blackline.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end close journal entries, including payroll, benefits accounting, deferred compensation, and EPP.
• Partner with the Payroll team to ensure accurate payroll processing and reporting.
• Prepare manual intercompany payroll invoices and review monthly payroll variance reports.
• Investigate and analyze variances, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
• Evaluate existing processes and propose improvements to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and internal controls.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Blackline

Job description

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Accountant to join the Finance Department supporting the North America market in a hybrid role for the Northeast New Jersey area. You will support month-end close for payroll, benefits accounting, deferred compensation, and EPP, and partner with the payroll team to ensure accurate processing and reporting.

The ideal candidate has a BS in finance or accounting, solid accounting knowledge, and proficiency with SAP, MS Office, and Blackline.