Automotive Payroll Representative
About The Position
Dewey Dodge, a Ken Garff Automotive company, is seeking a Payroll Representative to support the accounting team by processing payroll functions for the dealership(s). The role is based in the Centralized Accounting Office in Clive, Iowa, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Payroll Representative processes and reconciles payroll twice monthly, maintains payroll and employee records, handles payroll deductions and tax filings, reconciles benefit invoices and payroll bank accounts, and prepares reports. The position also includes occasional filing and general administrative duties. The company describes its culture as centered on respect, integrity, growth, humility, and teamwork.
Requirements
- At least 1 or 2 years of payroll experience.
- High school diploma or equivalent, plus an associate’s degree in accounting or 2 years of commensurate dealership accounting experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and general use of a computer and calculator.
- Strong numeracy, analytical, time-management, verbal, and technology skills.
- Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information.
Nice To Haves
- Dealership accounting experience.
- Knowledge of accounting software and dealership software.
Responsibilities
- Collect employee insurance premiums through payroll in a timely manner.
- Reconcile benefit invoices monthly.
- Enter new employees into the payroll system and terminate exiting employees.
- Maintain absence reports and employee receivables reports.
- Issue manual or void checks as needed.
- Complete ad hoc reports for Corporate as needed.
- Process and reconcile payroll on a bi-monthly schedule and ensure payroll deductions are correct.
- Electronically file taxes each payday in compliance with time restrictions.
- Post EFT transfers into accounting and reconcile payroll bank accounts monthly.
- Create monthly, quarterly, yearly, and miscellaneous payroll reports and pay items as needed.
- Perform occasional filing and other general administrative duties as needed.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package.
- Maternity and Parental program.
- Paid Time Off.
- 401k with Company match.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
- Short- and long-term disability insurance.
- AD&D and Life Insurance.
- Year-end bonus program for all employees (Garff Giveback).
- Employee discounts on vehicle purchase, parts, service, and more.
- Great culture and real career growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
