Hybrid Payroll & Benefits Accountant — Analytical & Growth

ManpowerGroup; Roselle Park (NJ); Hybrid; USD 128,943,000 - 143,270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

401(k) with match

Weekly Pay

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Accountant to join our North America Finance team in a hybrid role based in Northeast New Jersey. You will support payroll and benefits accounting, contributing to month-end close and internal controls.

The ideal candidate has a BS in finance or accounting, working knowledge of SAP, MS Office and Blackline, and strong analytical skills to drive accuracy and efficiency in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• BS degree in finance or accounting preferred.
• Working knowledge of SAP, MS Office Products, and Blackline.
• Solid understanding of general accounting activities and journal entry preparation.
• 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

Payroll knowledge

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Blackline

Job description

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Accountant to join our North America Finance team in a hybrid role based in Northeast New Jersey. You will support payroll and benefits accounting, contributing to month-end close and internal controls.

The ideal candidate has a BS in finance or accounting, working knowledge of SAP, MS Office and Blackline, and strong analytical skills to drive accuracy and efficiency in a fast-paced environment.