Remote Payroll & Benefits Accountant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work option

Weekly pay

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Accountant to join its North America Finance team. Hybrid role in Northeast New Jersey with a focus on payroll, benefits accounting, and close processes.

You will partner with the payroll team to ensure accuracy, prepare intercompany payroll invoices, analyze variances, and suggest improvements to internal controls in a fast-paced, inclusive environment.

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

General accounting

Journal entries

Deadline-driven

Education

BS degree in finance or accounting

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Blackline

Job description

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Accountant to join its North America Finance team. Hybrid role in Northeast New Jersey with a focus on payroll, benefits accounting, and close processes.

You will partner with the payroll team to ensure accuracy, prepare intercompany payroll invoices, analyze variances, and suggest improvements to internal controls in a fast-paced, inclusive environment.