Hybrid Payroll & Benefits Accountant | Analytics & Controls

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Prescription Drug Plan

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Health Savings Account

Health FSA

Dependent Care FSA

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Business Travel Insurance

401(k) Match

Weekly Pay

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Accountant to join the Finance Department, supporting the North America Market in a hybrid Northeast New Jersey role.

You will handle month-end close, payroll & benefits accounting, intercompany invoices, variance analysis, and drive process improvements to strengthen accuracy and controls. This position offers remote work options within a dynamic team 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

Journal entry prep

General accounting

Analytical skills

Deadline-driven

SAP

MS Office

Blackline

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 Department, supporting the North America Market in a hybrid Northeast New Jersey role.

You will handle month-end close, payroll & benefits accounting, intercompany invoices, variance analysis, and drive process improvements to strengthen accuracy and controls. This position offers remote work options within a dynamic team and opportunities for professional growth.