Remote Payroll & Benefits Accountant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work option

Weekly Pay

Medical and Prescription Plans

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Health Savings Account

Health Flexible Spending Account

Dependent Care FSA

Life Insurance

401(k) Plus Match

Company travel insurance

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Accountant to join the Finance Department supporting the North America Market. The role combines payroll and benefits accounting responsibilities with a focus on accuracy and internal controls in a hybrid setting in Northeast New Jersey.

The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach, and will collaborate with the Payroll team to ensure accurate processing and reporting.

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

Hybrid flexibility

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 combines payroll and benefits accounting responsibilities with a focus on accuracy and internal controls in a hybrid setting in Northeast New Jersey.

The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach, and will collaborate with the Payroll team to ensure accurate processing and reporting.