Staff Accountant – HR & Payroll Specialist
About The Position
Four Stars Nissan is looking for a Staff Accountant â HR & Payroll Specialist to join our team! This role ensures smooth payroll processing, accurate financial reporting, and effective HR administration. We are looking for a detail-oriented professional with prior experience in payroll, accounting, and HR functions, preferably in an automotive or dealership setting. Key Responsibilities: Daily cash, check, and credit card deposit Posting of daily service warranty claims Posting of daily factory invoices Daily floor plan activity Processing of bi-weekly and semi-monthly payrolls Monthly statement reconciliations (ie. factory, floor plan, etc.) Monthly finance reserve statement entry and adjustments Monthly salesperson commissions and bonus calculations Prepare monthly VIT reports and make related payments Assist the Dealership Controller in overseeing certain schedules designated by the Dealership Controller Assist Dealership Controller with end of month closeout entries Back up certain accounting clerk desks as needed Processing of bi-weekly and semi-monthly payrolls Posting the employee benefits statements and ensuring accuracy in billing and deductions Coordinating open enrollment for benefits each cycle Onboarding new hires and securing proper new hire and employment documentation Coordinating background checks and drug screens for potential candidates Maintaining employee information in the payroll system Assisting as a liaison between the store and the recruiting team Other duties that may be assigned
Requirements
- Previous experience in payroll, HR, and accounting is required (automotive or dealership experience is a plus!)
- Strong knowledge of payroll processing, benefits administration, and reconciliations
- Experience with HRIS platforms and accounting software
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and multitasking skills
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience with CDK is preferred
Responsibilities
- Daily cash, check, and credit card deposit
- Posting of daily service warranty claims
- Posting of daily factory invoices
- Daily floor plan activity
- Processing of bi-weekly and semi-monthly payrolls
- Monthly statement reconciliations (ie. factory, floor plan, etc.)
- Monthly finance reserve statement entry and adjustments
- Monthly salesperson commissions and bonus calculations
- Prepare monthly VIT reports and make related payments
- Assist the Dealership Controller in overseeing certain schedules designated by the Dealership Controller
- Assist Dealership Controller with end of month closeout entries
- Back up certain accounting clerk desks as needed
- Posting the employee benefits statements and ensuring accuracy in billing and deductions
- Coordinating open enrollment for benefits each cycle
- Onboarding new hires and securing proper new hire and employment documentation
- Coordinating background checks and drug screens for potential candidates
- Maintaining employee information in the payroll system
- Assisting as a liaison between the store and the recruiting team
- Other duties that may be assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
