Hybrid Payroll & Benefits Accountant - Flexible Remote Work

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

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Professional growth

Diversity and inclusion

Weekly pay

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Accountant in the Northeast New Jersey area for a hybrid role (1–2 days on-site). The position supports the North America Market Finance Department, focusing on payroll and benefits accounting with opportunities to influence processes and controls.

The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines in a dynamic 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 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 thinking

Attention to detail

Payroll accounting

Time management

Education

BS in Finance or Accounting

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Blackline

Job description

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Accountant in the Northeast New Jersey area for a hybrid role (1–2 days on-site). The position supports the North America Market Finance Department, focusing on payroll and benefits accounting with opportunities to influence processes and controls.

The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.