Accounting Specialist - Contract

ManpowerGroup • Milwaukee, WI • 11h ago

Do you have a strong understanding of financial statements and accounting systems? Do you want to learn more about the company and how you can provide support to management? Are you ready to utilize your skills on projects and new initiatives? Here is your opportunity to join the ManpowerGroup North America team and make a difference. We are hiring an Accounting Specialist to join our team!

This position will involve a combination of reporting and forecasting activities as well as involvement in project work as our Company moves to implement new software applications.

Preparation of monthly management reports; review data and research variances as needed.

Participate in monthly forecast activities, with focus on balance sheet, cash flow and ancillary items.

Participate in special projects as the need arises.

Research impact of changes in accounting guidance. Continually review and evaluate information flows and transaction processing in assigned tasks. Recommend and implement process improvements that will improve effectiveness of controls and efficient work flows.

Prepare and/or maintain ongoing documentation of current processes and procedures.

This role requires:

Ownership & Accountability

Ownership of areas of responsibility and accountability in providing accurate and timely deliverables

Initiate self-development that will enable you to become more knowledgeable about ManpowerGroup

Organizational & Planning Skills

Ability to formulate and execute plans to achieve desired results in a variety of areas

Ability to manage multiple initiatives concurrently

Technical and Analytical Skills

Strong understanding of financial statements and accounting systems

Intermediate to advanced skills in spreadsheet tools

Ability to research issues and solve problems through gathering and analysis of data

Leadership

Ability to provide guidance and assist other team members and/or other functional areas with problem resolution

Process Orientation

Ability to create strong support documentation of functions and processes

Ability to provide recommendations for process improvement

Communication

Ability to interact with all levels of Manpower

Ability to provide concise explanations of variances and observations

Preferred Education:

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required; professional accountant certification beneficial

Master's Degree or CPA/CMA designation preferred but not required

Experience:

Minimum 6 years relevant work experience

Knowledge of PeopleSoft and HFM desirable

Project management experience/strong organizational skills

ManpowerGroup is proud to be an equal opportunity affirmative action workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all employees. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, political ideology, ancestry, the presence of any physical, sensory, or mental disabilities, or other legally protected status.

A strong commitment is made by each employee and is necessary to ensure equal employment opportunity for all. ManpowerGroup is an inclusive workplace that will recruit, hire, train, and promote persons of all job titles, and ensure all other personnel actions are administered without regard to non-merit-based characteristics of individuals.

Reasonable accommodation during the interview process can be provided. Contact talentacquisition@manpowergroup.com for assistance.

Job: Contractor

Organization: ManpowerGroup

Title: Accounting Specialist - Contract

Location: WI-Milwaukee

Requisition ID: 0033910

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