Automotive Payroll Clerk

Moss Bros. GMC of Moreno Valley; Moreno Valley (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Moss Bros. Auto Group in Moreno Valley, CA, is hiring an experienced Payroll Administrator to manage payroll processing, taxes, and reporting. The role requires strong knowledge of payroll regulations and Reynolds and Reynolds payroll software.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of payroll experience in the automotive sector, with excellent attention to detail and confidentiality. Join a team focused on accuracy and compliant payroll operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of payroll experience.
• Experience processing semi-monthly, bi-weekly, and monthly payrolls.
• Strong knowledge of payroll taxes and payroll tax reporting.
• Experience preparing quarterly payroll tax filings.
• Experience with Reynolds and Reynolds payroll software strongly preferred.
• Automotive dealership payroll experience preferred.
• Knowledge of federal and state payroll regulations.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee payroll information.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Responsibilities

• Process semi-monthly, bi-weekly, and monthly payrolls accurately and timely.
• Review and verify timekeeping, hours, deductions, bonuses, commissions, and other payroll data.
• Calculate and process payroll taxes, withholdings, deductions, and adjustments.
• Ensure payroll is compliant with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Prepare and submit quarterly payroll tax filings and reports.
• Assist with year-end payroll processing, including W-2s and other tax forms.
• Reconcile payroll reports and payroll-related accounts.
• Maintain confidential employee payroll records.
• Respond to employee questions regarding paychecks and payroll issues.
• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies promptly.
• Stay current with payroll laws and reporting requirements.
• Assist with audits and payroll documentation as needed.

Skills

Payroll processing

Payroll taxes

Attention to detail

Communication

Excel

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Reynolds and Reynolds payroll software

Job description

With 100 years of experience, our commitment to our employees and our customers is strong. See why we are one of the largest, locally-owned auto groups in Southern California. Using a "hands-on" approach to management and an open-door policy, the Moss family maintains a policy that treats customers and employees with the same standard of commitment that generates measurable success year after year. Simply put, the business is run according to the same principles of value, fairness, and teamwork that Red Moss, Sr. began in 1921. We have immediate openings — start an exciting career with Moss Bros. Auto Group today!

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of payroll processing, payroll taxes, and payroll reporting, with at least 2 years of payroll experience. Experience in the automotive industry is highly preferred, and experience with Reynolds and Reynolds payroll software is strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Process semi-monthly, bi-weekly, and monthly payrolls accurately and timely.
• Review and verify employee timekeeping, hours, deductions, bonuses, commissions, and other payroll-related information.
• Calculate and process payroll taxes, withholdings, deductions, and adjustments.
• Ensure payroll is processed in accordance with federal, state, and local requirements.
• Prepare and submit quarterly payroll tax filings and reports.
• Assist with year-end payroll processing, including W-2s and other required tax forms.
• Reconcile payroll reports and payroll-related accounts.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee payroll records.
• Respond to employee questions regarding paychecks, deductions, taxes, and payroll issues.
• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Stay current with changes in payroll laws, tax regulations, and reporting requirements.
• Assist with audits and provide payroll documentation as needed.
• Perform other payroll and HR-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of payroll experience required.
• Experience processing semi-monthly, bi-weekly, and monthly payrolls.
• Strong knowledge of payroll taxes and payroll tax reporting.
• Experience preparing quarterly payroll tax filings.
• Experience with Reynolds and Reynolds payroll software strongly preferred.
• Automotive dealership or automotive industry payroll experience highly preferred.
• Knowledge of federal and state payroll regulations.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee and payroll information.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.