Hybrid Payroll & Benefits Accountant — Analytics & Improvements

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

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work option

Diversity & inclusion

Professional growth

Weekly pay

401(k) with match

Job summary

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

The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to improve controls and processes while partnering with the payroll team on accurate reporting. This position offers remote work flexibility and growth within a global leader.

Qualifications

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

Accounting & journal entries

Analytical skills

Payroll knowledge

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Pressure tolerance

Education

BS in Finance or Accounting

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Blackline

Job description

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

The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to improve controls and processes while partnering with the payroll team on accurate reporting. This position offers remote work flexibility and growth within a global leader.