Hybrid Payroll & Benefits Accountant — Growth & Impact

ManpowerGroup; Leonia (NJ); Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work option

Weekly pay

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Dental Plan

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Accountant to join its North America Finance team in a hybrid role based in Northeast New Jersey. You will support month-end close, payroll and benefits accounting, and internal controls.

The ideal candidate has solid accounting knowledge, experience with SAP, MS Office and Blackline, and the ability to analyze variances and improve processes while meeting deadlines 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, 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

Payroll accounting

Journal entries

Education

BS in finance or accounting

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Blackline

Job description

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Accountant to join its North America Finance team in a hybrid role based in Northeast New Jersey. You will support month-end close, payroll and benefits accounting, and internal controls.

The ideal candidate has solid accounting knowledge, experience with SAP, MS Office and Blackline, and the ability to analyze variances and improve processes while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.