Remote Payroll & Benefits Accountant - Drive Compliance

ManpowerGroup; Far Hills (NJ); Hybrid; USD 61,992,000 - 68,880,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work possible

Dynamic team environment

Meaningful work in payroll & benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is looking for a Payroll & Benefits Accountant to join our Finance Department supporting the North America Market. The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to align with our organization.

The position offers hybrid work in Northeast New Jersey, with responsibilities spanning payroll, benefits accounting, and month-end close processes. A BS in finance or accounting and knowledge of SAP, MS Office, and Blackline are preferred.

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 thinking

Attention to detail

Education

BS degree in finance or accounting

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Blackline

Job description

ManpowerGroup is looking for a Payroll & Benefits Accountant to join our Finance Department supporting the North America Market. The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to align with our organization.

The position offers hybrid work in Northeast New Jersey, with responsibilities spanning payroll, benefits accounting, and month-end close processes. A BS in finance or accounting and knowledge of SAP, MS Office, and Blackline are preferred.