Hybrid Payroll & Benefits Accountant — Analytics

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

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work options

Professional growth opportunities

Diversity and inclusion emphasis

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Accountant to join the finance team in a hybrid role in Northeast New Jersey. You will support month-end close and payroll-related accounting.

Candidates should have strong analytical and organizational skills, familiarity with SAP, MS Office, Blackline, and a BS in finance or accounting preferred. This role offers remote work options and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of general accounting activities and journal entry preparation.
• 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

General accounting knowledge

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Payroll accounting

Education

BS degree in finance or accounting

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Blackline

Job description

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Accountant to join the finance team in a hybrid role in Northeast New Jersey. You will support month-end close and payroll-related accounting.

Candidates should have strong analytical and organizational skills, familiarity with SAP, MS Office, Blackline, and a BS in finance or accounting preferred. This role offers remote work options and opportunities for professional growth.