Remote Payroll & Benefits Accountant – Hybrid (NJ)

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

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Accountant to join their North America Finance team in a Hybrid Northeast New Jersey location. You will support month-end close, payroll, and benefits accounting, ensuring accuracy and strong internal controls.

The role requires solid accounting knowledge, SAP, Blackline, and MS Office, with a BS in finance or accounting preferred. You will collaborate across departments to improve processes and reporting while meeting deadlines.

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

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Deadline-driven

Education

BS in finance or accounting

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Blackline

Job description

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Accountant to join their North America Finance team in a Hybrid Northeast New Jersey location. You will support month-end close, payroll, and benefits accounting, ensuring accuracy and strong internal controls.

The role requires solid accounting knowledge, SAP, Blackline, and MS Office, with a BS in finance or accounting preferred. You will collaborate across departments to improve processes and reporting while meeting deadlines.