Payroll Accountant Analyst

ManpowerGroup; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,104 - 61,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive team environment

Professional development and growth opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package after waiting period

Job summary

A leading organization in the finance sector is seeking a Payroll Accountant Analyst to join their team in New York. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication abilities. Responsibilities include verifying payroll information accuracy, conducting payroll variance analysis, and ensuring timely payments. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and at least 4 years of payroll experience. This position offers a collaborative culture and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in payroll accounting or a similar role.
• Proficiency in payroll software and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Verify accuracy of monthly payroll files to ensure correct payments.
• Complete detailed monthly payroll variance analysis and reconciliation.
• Prepare and maintain accurate records and reports of payroll transactions.
• Identify gaps and suggest improvements to payroll process.
• Identify payroll trends and share recommendations for improvement.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Tools

Payroll software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Our client, a leading organization in the finance sector, is seeking a Payroll Accountant Analyst to join their team. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication abilities which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title:

Payroll Accountant Analyst

Location:

New York, New York

Pay Range:

$40.00/hour - $45.00/hour

What's the Job?

• Verify accuracy of information provided on the monthly payroll files to ensure that employees are paid correctly and within the payroll deadlines.
• Complete detailed monthly payroll variance analysis and reconciliation to inform management of variances that require further review.
• Prepare and maintain accurate records and reports of payroll transactions.
• Identify gaps and seek opportunities for continuous payroll process improvement and suggest appropriate corrective action to Senior Management which can simplify, automate, improve accuracy and/or enhance controls.
• Identify payroll trends and share recommendations for improvement with the team.

What's Needed?

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in payroll accounting or a similar role.
• Proficiency in payroll software and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive team environment.
• Professional development and growth opportunities within the organization.
• Access to a comprehensive benefits package upon completion of the waiting period.
• Engagement in meaningful work that supports sponsored projects and research.
• Collaborative culture that values diverse perspectives and experiences.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay

If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.

ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.