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Payroll Administrator

San Diego, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 20 Aug 2026

💰 $60,000/yr($48,000/yr – $60,000/yr)

About the role

We are currently in need of an Payroll Administrator. The Payroll Administrator manages & process all payroll functions for assigned dealerships.At Mossy Auto Group our employees are our most valuable asset. Our mission statement is to create an environment of high integrity & mutual respect that nurtures openness, creativity, & innovation. Every employee at Mossy is absolutely critical to its success. As a family owned & operated business we consider each employee and extension of the Mossy family. We promise to deliver the same award winning service and value that our community has come to expect from our dealership through the years.

Employees in this position will be paid a base hourly wage ranging from $24.00/hr to $30.00/hr

Prior Payroll Experience a Huge Plus! Accounting and Excel knowledge required!

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision
Group Insurance Plans & Discounts
401K Retirement Savings Plan
Paid Vacation and Holidays
Disability Insurance
LAP (Life Assistance Program)
Basic Life, Dependent & Accident Insurance
Growth Opportunities
Paid Training
Employee Purchase Incentives

Responsibilities

Process all payroll for assigned dealerships
Compiles payroll data such as hours worked; sales volume, bonuses, and commissions; monies to be withheld for taxes; employee contributions to insurance and retirement plans; etc., from time sheets and other records.
Updates master payroll records by verifying and recording changes affecting net wages such as federal and state tax exemptions, insurance coverage, etc., and data concerning compensation increases, promotions, and/or transfer of employees between departments.
Audits payroll transactions to ensure accuracy of all wage/tax management reports & general ledger interface.
Keeps records of leave pay and nontaxable wages.
Prepares periodic reports of earnings, taxes, and deductions.
Prepares & maintains all personnel files; hiring and termination paperwork
Maintains records for vacations and sick-day eligibility.
Prepares & handles issues relating to bank statements & other related accounted reports
Generate & distribute payroll & management reports
Interacts with employees regarding payroll information, including researching & responding to payroll related questions
Prepare & review payroll journal entries
Responsible for timely responses to incoming withholding orders & processing garnishments

Qualifications

Ability to perform multi-site payroll processes or have extensive multi-site payroll processing experience
Ability to protect confidential information & perform in a fast paced & flexible business office environment
Working knowledge of MS Office Software; MS Excel, Word & Office.
Basic accounting knowledge
High School Diploma or equivalent (college degree preferred)
Computer literate and must be able to learn Company software
Understands employee payroll issues, and communicates solutions effectively, professionally, and respectfully with employees including Management staff