Hybrid Payroll & Benefits Accountant (Remote Options)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Medical Plan

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Health Savings Account

401(k) Plan with Match

Disability Insurance

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Accountant to join the Finance Department supporting the North America Market. The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach.

You will handle month-end close related payroll and benefits accounting, collaborate with the payroll team, and improve processes to strengthen internal controls. Hybrid work in Northeast New Jersey with competitive hourly pay and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• BS degree in finance or accounting preferred.
• 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

Analytical skills

Detail oriented

Proactive

Payroll processing

Communication

Education

BS degree in finance or accounting

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Blackline

Job description

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Accountant to join the Finance Department supporting the North America Market. The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach.

You will handle month-end close related payroll and benefits accounting, collaborate with the payroll team, and improve processes to strengthen internal controls. Hybrid work in Northeast New Jersey with competitive hourly pay and a comprehensive benefits package.