Remote Payroll & Benefits Accountant

ManpowerGroup; Haledon (NJ); Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work allowed

Meaningful work supporting payroll and

Skill development

Diversity & inclusion

Growth opportunities

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Accountant to join their finance team supporting the North America Market. This hybrid role in Northeast New Jersey offers hands-on responsibilities in payroll and benefits accounting, month-end close, and reporting.

The ideal candidate will have a BS in accounting or finance, solid accounting knowledge, and experience with SAP, Blackline, and MS Office. Strong analytical skills and the ability to meet deadlines are essential.

Qualifications

• General accounting activities and journal entry preparation.
• BS 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

Journal entries

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Education

BS in finance or accounting

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Blackline

Job description

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Accountant to join their finance team supporting the North America Market. This hybrid role in Northeast New Jersey offers hands-on responsibilities in payroll and benefits accounting, month-end close, and reporting.

The ideal candidate will have a BS in accounting or finance, solid accounting knowledge, and experience with SAP, Blackline, and MS Office. Strong analytical skills and the ability to meet deadlines are essential.