Payroll & Benefits Accountant (Hybrid - Remote-Friendly)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work option

Weekly pay

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Health Savings Account

Health Flexible Spending Account

Dependant Care FSA

Supplemental Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Accountant to join its Finance Department for the North America Market. The role combines payroll and benefits accounting within a hybrid environment in Northeast New Jersey, supporting month-end close and reporting.

You will collaborate with the Payroll team to ensure accurate processing and drive process improvements. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical and organizational skills, be detail-oriented, and able to work under pressure to

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

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Proactive approach

Working under pressure

Organizational skills

Education

BS degree in finance or accounting

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Blackline

Job description

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Accountant to join its Finance Department for the North America Market. The role combines payroll and benefits accounting within a hybrid environment in Northeast New Jersey, supporting month-end close and reporting.

You will collaborate with the Payroll team to ensure accurate processing and drive process improvements. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical and organizational skills, be detail-oriented, and able to work under pressure to