Hybrid Payroll & Benefits Accountant — Remote Friendly

ManpowerGroup; Rockaway Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 128,943,000 - 143,270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Weekly Pay

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Health Savings Account

Job summary

ManpowerGroup, a leading global workforce solutions company, is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Accountant to join the Finance Department for the North America Market. The role focuses on payroll, benefits accounting, and related controls in a hybrid 1-2 day work model in Northeast New Jersey.

The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to drive process improvements in a fast-paced 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

General accounting

Analytical skills

Deadline driven

Education

BS degree in finance or accounting

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Blackline

Job description

ManpowerGroup, a leading global workforce solutions company, is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Accountant to join the Finance Department for the North America Market. The role focuses on payroll, benefits accounting, and related controls in a hybrid 1-2 day work model in Northeast New Jersey.

The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to drive process improvements in a fast-paced environment.