Automotive Accounting/Payroll Processing Clerk

Considering a career with Ken Garff Automotive Group means you are in for a great ride (excuse the car metaphor)! We’re not your standard dealership or group of dealerships and we are pretty darn proud of that. We are out to do things differently and want to consistently change, grow, and progress. For that reason, our employees are proud of where they work! Come join the 9th largest Automotive Group in the United States!

Gateway Chevrolet, a Ken Garff Automotive Dealership, is currently looking for a Dealership Accounting Clerk/Payroll Processing Associate that aligns with our core values and acts with respect, integrity, growth, humility and teamwork to join our ACCOUNTING TEAM!

WHY YOU WILL LOVE WORKING HERE:

• Competitive compensation package and 401k with company match 
• Wellness Time Off, plus holidays, plus a Personal Purpose Day 
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability Insurance, AD&D and Life Insurance 
• Flex Spending, Health Savings Account, EAP, Wellness Plan, Mental Health Support, Diabetes Management Program, and Parental Leave Stipend 
• Year-end bonus program for ALL employees (Garff Giveback) 
• Employee discounts on vehicle purchase, parts, service and more! 

POSITION SUMMARY:

*DEALERSHIP EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

*PAYROLL PROCESSING PREFERRED

Responsible for correcting, processing and reconciling a wide variety of accounting documents such as invoices, departmental billings, employee reimbursements, cash receipts, vendor statements, and journal vouchers; review and code financial information; prepare and process documents to disburse funds, make deposits and prepare reports; compile and review information for accuracy; and maintain records.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Sorting documents.
• Verifying the accuracy of documents.
• Make necessary adjustments to various documents such as logs or records.
• Verifying the accuracy of mathematics.
• Inputting numbers into a spreadsheet or the accounting system.
• Answer inquiries
• Clerical Duties such as sorting mail, typing, answering phones, etc.
• Entering vendor invoices in accounting system.
• Preparing and mailing accounts payable checks.
• Reconciliation of vendor statements.
• Tracking and communication regarding employee accounts receivable.
• Preparing and mailing client statements.
• Recording credit card charges and monthly reconciliation of statements.
• Recording deposits in accounting system.
• Other accounting duties as assigned.
• Preparing protocols/processes for inventory, purchasing, purchase order processing, inventory receipt, and invoice reconciliation.

Here’s what you’ll be doing: (Payroll)

• Direct and coordinate payroll functions for multiple locations utilizing Workday technology to include:
  • Ensuring payroll is processed and reconciled on time and accurately
  • Reconciling benefits for monthly invoices
  • Working with Human Resources to ensure new hires are in the system on time and accurately
  • Ensuring cost centers are running accurately for payroll costs and employee expense
  • Maintaining appropriate audits and handling various requests from IRS, and other government agencies for compliance purposes
  • Issuing manual checks when needed
  • Creating reports as need
  • Developing others in store locations to have expertise in payroll functions
• Comply with the internal and external reporting requirements in accordance with guidelines, format, and the time frame requested.  Review reports with Managers and provide analysis as necessary
• Implement policies and procedures regarding the legal handling and processing of documents
• Stay up-to-date on current law in relation to handling and processing documents by researching and reading relative information as well as payroll changes from FLSA, ACA, and other regulators
• Review and audit documents for completeness and accuracy
• Meet with Controller and store managers regarding compliance issues and handling of documentation

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed here are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Applicants must be 18 years or older and be authorized to work in the U.S., have a valid driver license and professional appearance.

All employees must adhere to the below Company Values:

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