Hybrid Payroll & Benefits Accountant - Growth & Analysis

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

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work option

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Accountant to join our North America Finance team in a hybrid Northeast New Jersey role. The incumbent will manage month-end close processes for payroll and benefits, ensure accurate reporting, and collaborate with the Payroll team to streamline operations.

The ideal candidate has a solid accounting foundation, knowledge of SAP and Blackline, and the ability to analyze variances and drive process improvements in a fast-paced environment.

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

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

BS 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 Northeast New Jersey role. The incumbent will manage month-end close processes for payroll and benefits, ensure accurate reporting, and collaborate with the Payroll team to streamline operations.

The ideal candidate has a solid accounting foundation, knowledge of SAP and Blackline, and the ability to analyze variances and drive process improvements in a fast-paced environment.