Remote Payroll & Benefits Accountant — Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Dependent Care FSA

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Business Travel Insurance

401(k) Match

Weekly Pay

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 with close reporting in a hybrid Northeast New Jersey setting.

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

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

General accounting

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

BS 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 with close reporting in a hybrid Northeast New Jersey setting.

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