Automotive Payroll Specialist | Mon-Fri Schedule & Benefits

Ken Garff Automotive Group; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

401k with company match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Dewey Dodge, a Ken Garff Automotive company, is seeking a Payroll Representative to support the accounting team in processing all payroll functions for the dealership(s). This role sits in the Centralized Accounting Office in Clive, IA, with a Monday–Friday schedule 8:00am–5:00pm.

You will handle payroll processing, reconciliations, and reporting, while ensuring accurate deductions and timely tax filings. Prior dealership payroll experience and strong Excel skills are highly valued, with

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of payroll experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent; associate’s degree in accounting preferred.
• Dealership accounting experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Excel and general computer use.
• Knowledge of accounting software is a plus.
• Strong numeracy, analytical, time management, and communication skills.
• Ability to read and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Collect employee insurance premiums through payroll.
• Reconcile benefit invoices monthly.
• Enter new employees and terminate exiting employees in payroll system.
• Maintain absence and receivable reports.
• Issue manual/void checks as needed.
• Prepare ad hoc reports for Corporate.
• Process payroll bi-monthly and ensure deductions are correct.
• File taxes electronically each payday and post EFT transfers.
• Reconcile payroll bank accounts monthly.
• Create payroll reports (monthly/quarterly/yearly).
• Perform general administrative duties as needed.

Skills

Payroll processing

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Reading/comprehension

Education

Associate’s degree in accounting

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Dewey Dodge, a Ken Garff Automotive company, is seeking a Payroll Representative to support the accounting team in processing all payroll functions for the dealership(s). This role sits in the Centralized Accounting Office in Clive, IA, with a Monday–Friday schedule 8:00am–5:00pm.

You will handle payroll processing, reconciliations, and reporting, while ensuring accurate deductions and timely tax filings. Prior dealership payroll experience and strong Excel skills are highly valued, with