Payroll & Benefits Accountant (Hybrid/Remote)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Health Savings Account

Health Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Accountant to join the North America Finance team in a hybrid role based in Northeast New Jersey. The position supports payroll and benefits accounting, month-end close, and intercompany payroll activities in a dynamic environment.

The ideal candidate has a BS in finance or accounting and strong analytical skills, with working knowledge of SAP, MS Office, and Blackline.

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.

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

Proactive approach

Education

BS degree in finance or accounting

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Blackline

Job description

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Accountant to join the North America Finance team in a hybrid role based in Northeast New Jersey. The position supports payroll and benefits accounting, month-end close, and intercompany payroll activities in a dynamic environment.

The ideal candidate has a BS in finance or accounting and strong analytical skills, with working knowledge of SAP, MS Office, and Blackline.