PAYROLL CLERK - Allen Turner Automotive
ALLEN TURNER AUTOMOTIVE•Auburn, AL
•$18 - $20•Onsite
About The Position
The Payroll Clerk is responsible for processing all dealership payroll functions accurately and in compliance with company policies, state and federal regulations, and internal timelines. This role ensures timely calculation and distribution of employee pay, including commissions, bonuses, and deductions. The position also supports reporting, reconciliations, and cross-departmental coordination with accounting and HR.
Requirements
- Prior payroll experience required
- Familiarity with dealership management systems (DMS) is an advantage
- Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment
- Excellent communication skills and a proactive, team-oriented attitude
- Willingness to learn and assist across departments
- Must pass pre-employment background check, Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check, and drug screening
Nice To Haves
- Automotive payroll experience strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- Accurately process weekly and bi-weekly payroll for all dealership employees, including hourly, salaried, flat-rate technicians and commission-based staff
- Calculate and enter commissions, bonuses, spiffs, and other performance-based earnings
- Assist in maintaining and updating payroll records including new hires, terminations, wage adjustments, and direct deposit changes
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws
- Review payroll data for errors or discrepancies and resolve issues prior to payroll submission
- Submit payroll taxes and deductions accurately and on schedule
- Coordinate with HR for benefits deductions, leave reporting, and employee status changes
- Reconcile payroll accounts and prepare payroll-related journal entries for accounting
- Generate and distribute reports related to payroll, employee hours, earnings, and deductions
- Maintain confidentiality of all employee and company payroll records
- Respond to employee questions regarding payroll, tax forms, and time reporting
- Support month-end close and annual audits as related to payroll
- Perform other duties as assigned in support of accounting and dealership operations
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
