Hybrid Payroll & Benefits Accountant—Growth & Impact

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

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-friendly

Weekly Pay

401(k) with match

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Accountant to join the Finance Department supporting the North America Market. The role is hybrid, located in Northeast New Jersey, with a pay range of $45.00/hour - $50.00/hour.

You will support month-end close journal entries for payroll and benefits, partner with the Payroll team to ensure accuracy, prepare intercompany payroll invoices, and analyze variances to drive improvements and stronger internal controls.

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.

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

Attention to detail

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 the Finance Department supporting the North America Market. The role is hybrid, located in Northeast New Jersey, with a pay range of $45.00/hour - $50.00/hour.

You will support month-end close journal entries for payroll and benefits, partner with the Payroll team to ensure accuracy, prepare intercompany payroll invoices, and analyze variances to drive improvements and stronger internal controls.