Remote Payroll & Benefits Accountant | Hybrid NJ

ManpowerGroup; North Arlington (NJ); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work opportunities

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 variance analysis and process improvements in a hybrid setting in Northeast New Jersey.

The ideal candidate will have a BS in finance or accounting, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in SAP, MS Office, and Blackline. This position offers remote work opportunities and growth within a diverse, global

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

Problem solving

Organizational skills

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 variance analysis and process improvements in a hybrid setting in Northeast New Jersey.

The ideal candidate will have a BS in finance or accounting, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in SAP, MS Office, and Blackline. This position offers remote work opportunities and growth within a diverse, global