Payroll Administrator

Krause Auto Corporation•Alpharetta, GA

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Krause Auto Group is seeking a detail-oriented, organized, and dependable Payroll Administrator to join our accounting team. This role plays a critical part in ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time while maintaining compliance with payroll regulations and supporting a positive employee experience. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy working with numbers, and take pride in accuracy, confidentiality, and customer service, we invite you to explore this opportunity. For over 30 years, Krause Auto Group has built its reputation on customer satisfaction, employee growth, and long-term stability. We believe our employees are more than just a number—we support individual development, promote from within, and celebrate success across every department. With a portfolio of world-class automotive brands including BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Ford, Lincoln, Hyundai, Genesis, Lamborghini, Aston Martin, Rolls-Royce, Koenigsegg, McLaren, and Lotus across multiple states, you’ll be joining a fast-paced organization with long-term career growth opportunities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
1-3 years of payroll, accounting, or related experience required
Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, VLOOKUPs, and pivot tables
Experience with payroll processing software and HRIS systems
Strong understanding of payroll regulations and tax withholdings
Ability to perform payroll calculations and reconciliations accurately

Nice To Haves

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred
Automotive dealership experience
Experience with payroll liability reconciliations
Accounting reconciliation experience
Experience working with multi-state payroll processing
Knowledge of dealership management systems (CDK experience a plus)
Experience with ADP, Paychex, Workday, or similar payroll platforms

Responsibilities

Process end-to-end payroll cycles for salaried, commissioned, draw, and hourly employees
Review and validate timesheets, attendance records, overtime, commissions, bonuses, and PTO balances
Ensure payroll is processed accurately and on schedule
Audit payroll data to identify and resolve discrepancies before processing
Process federal, state, and local tax withholdings
Administer payroll deductions including benefits, garnishments, retirement contributions, and other employee deductions
Maintain compliance with wage and hour laws, payroll regulations, and company policies
Assist with payroll audits, tax reporting, and year-end processing requirements
Prepare payroll reports and analysis for management as needed
Serve as the primary point of contact for employee payroll inquiries
Research and resolve payroll discrepancies, pay questions, and timesheet issues
Communicate payroll information clearly and professionally to employees and management
Assist employees with payroll-related documentation and requests
Maintain accurate payroll records and employee information
Update payroll systems for new hires, terminations, promotions, pay changes, and tax document updates
Assist with payroll liability reconciliations and account balancing
Ensure confidentiality and security of sensitive employee information