Remote Payroll & Benefits Accountant – Hybrid NJ

ManpowerGroup; Lyons (NJ); Hybrid; USD 93,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Weekly pay

401(k) with match

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Accountant to join its North America Finance team. The role supports monthly close, payroll, benefits accounting, and internal controls within a hybrid Northeast New Jersey setting.

You will partner with the payroll group to ensure accurate processing and reporting. The ideal candidate has a solid accounting background, a BS in finance or accounting, and proficiency with SAP, MS Office, and Blackline.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of general accounting activities and journal entry preparation.
• Strong 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

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

BS 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. The role supports monthly close, payroll, benefits accounting, and internal controls within a hybrid Northeast New Jersey setting.

You will partner with the payroll group to ensure accurate processing and reporting. The ideal candidate has a solid accounting background, a BS in finance or accounting, and proficiency with SAP, MS Office, and Blackline.