Hybrid Payroll & Benefits Accountant | Remote Options

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

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work option

Medical and prescription drug plans

Dental plan

Vision plan

Health Savings Account

Health Flexible Spending Account

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Plan

Life Insurance

Short/Long Term Disability Insurance

Business Travel Insurance

401(k) with match

Weekly Pay

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Accountant to join the Finance Department supporting the North America Market.

The role is hybrid 1-2 days in Northeast New Jersey, offering payroll and benefits accounting responsibilities and opportunities to improve processes while maintaining internal controls. Strong accounting fundamentals and knowledge of SAP and BlackLine are preferred.

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

Journal entries

Analytical skills

Deadline oriented

Education

Bachelor's 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 is hybrid 1-2 days in Northeast New Jersey, offering payroll and benefits accounting responsibilities and opportunities to improve processes while maintaining internal controls. Strong accounting fundamentals and knowledge of SAP and BlackLine are preferred.