Hybrid Payroll & Benefits Accountant (Remote)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

401(k) matching

Weekly pay

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Accountant to join a North America Finance team in a hybrid role based in Northeast New Jersey. You will support payroll and benefits accounting, ensure accurate reporting, and drive process improvements while maintaining strong controls.

The ideal candidate has solid accounting knowledge, a BS in finance or accounting, and hands-on experience with SAP, Blackline, and MS Office. This role offers growth and a collaborative, diverse 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.

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

Ability to work under pressure

Education

BS degree in finance or accounting

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Blackline

Job description

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Accountant to join a North America Finance team in a hybrid role based in Northeast New Jersey. You will support payroll and benefits accounting, ensure accurate reporting, and drive process improvements while maintaining strong controls.

The ideal candidate has solid accounting knowledge, a BS in finance or accounting, and hands-on experience with SAP, Blackline, and MS Office. This role offers growth and a collaborative, diverse environment.