Payroll & Benefits Accountant - Hybrid/Remote

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

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work option

Weekly pay

401(k) with company match

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Accountant to join our North America Finance team in a hybrid role located in Northeast New Jersey. You will support month-end close, payroll and benefits accounting, intercompany invoices, and process improvements while collaborating with the payroll group to ensure accurate reporting.

This role offers remote work options and opportunities for professional growth within a diverse and inclusive company.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of general accounting activities and journal entry preparation.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting preferred.
• Working knowledge of SAP, MS Office, 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

Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Blackline

Job description

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Accountant to join our North America Finance team in a hybrid role located in Northeast New Jersey. You will support month-end close, payroll and benefits accounting, intercompany invoices, and process improvements while collaborating with the payroll group to ensure accurate reporting.

This role offers remote work options and opportunities for professional growth within a diverse and inclusive company.