Hybrid Payroll & Benefits Accountant (NJ)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Accountant to join our Finance Department supporting the North America Market. The role blends payroll and benefits accounting with general ledger responsibilities in a hybrid setting in Northeast New Jersey.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong analytical abilities, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to improve processes, internal controls, and reporting accuracy.

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

Proactive

Education

BS in finance or accounting

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Blackline

Job description

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Accountant to join our Finance Department supporting the North America Market. The role blends payroll and benefits accounting with general ledger responsibilities in a hybrid setting in Northeast New Jersey.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong analytical abilities, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to improve processes, internal controls, and reporting accuracy.