Hybrid Payroll & Benefits Accountant: Analytics Focus

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

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Meaningful work

Skill development

Diversity & inclusion

Continuous improvement

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Accountant to join its Finance Department, supporting the North America Market. The role focuses on payroll and benefits accounting within a close, analytical framework.

The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to improve accuracy and efficiency in a dynamic environment. This hybrid position is based in Northeast New Jersey, offering remote work flexibility.

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

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Deadline-driven

Education

BS degree in finance or accounting

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Blackline

Job description

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Accountant to join its Finance Department, supporting the North America Market. The role focuses on payroll and benefits accounting within a close, analytical framework.

The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to improve accuracy and efficiency in a dynamic environment. This hybrid position is based in Northeast New Jersey, offering remote work flexibility.