Hybrid Payroll & Benefits Accountant - Remote-Eligible

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

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work option

Meaningful work

Professional growth

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

ManpowerGroup, a leading global workforce solutions provider, is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Accountant to join the North America Finance team. The role is hybrid in Northeast New Jersey, with a pay range of $45.00–$50.00 per hour.

You will support month-end close, payroll and benefits accounting, and intercompany payroll invoicing while driving process improvements. The ideal candidate will have a BS in finance or accounting, strong analytical skills, and solid knowledge of SAP, MS Office, and

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of general accounting activities and journal entry preparation.
• 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

General accounting

Journal entry preparation

Analytical skills

Education

BS degree in finance or accounting

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Blackline

Job description

ManpowerGroup, a leading global workforce solutions provider, is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Accountant to join the North America Finance team. The role is hybrid in Northeast New Jersey, with a pay range of $45.00–$50.00 per hour.

You will support month-end close, payroll and benefits accounting, and intercompany payroll invoicing while driving process improvements. The ideal candidate will have a BS in finance or accounting, strong analytical skills, and solid knowledge of SAP, MS Office, and