Automotive Payroll Specialist - On-Site (Costa Mesa)

Trust Automotive Group; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Paid vacation and sick time

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid basic life and AD&D保险

401(k) with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Supplemental insurance options

Career growth and development机会

Job summary

Trust Automotive Group is seeking a detail-oriented Dealership Payroll Specialist to support payroll and accounting in a multi-dealership setting. This role reports to the Payroll Manager and emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates will have payroll or dealership experience, ADP Workforce Now familiarity, and strong MS Office skills. This fully on-site position is located in Costa Mesa, California, with competitive wages and benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous payroll, accounting, clerical, administrative, or dealership experience preferred.
• Automotive dealership or multi-dealership group experience is a plus.
• ADP Workforce Now experience is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong follow-through and time-management skills.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel and Outlook.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Professional demeanor and strong work ethic.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive employee and payroll information.
• Bilingual skills are a plus but not required.
• Ability to successfully complete applicable pre-employment requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist with processing employee payroll accurately and timely.
• Review and enter payroll information, including hours worked, commissions, bonuses, pay adjustments, and deductions.
• Assist with reviewing employee timecards and identifying missing or inaccurate payroll information.
• Maintain employee payroll files, records, and supporting documentation.
• Assist with researching and resolving payroll discrepancies.
• Process payroll-related employee changes and updates as directed.
• Support payroll audits and verify payroll information for accuracy.
• File and maintain payroll and accounting documentation.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of employee payroll, compensation, and personal information.
• Provide administrative support to the Payroll Department as needed.
• Follow company policies, procedures, internal controls, and applicable payroll requirements.
• Perform other payroll and administrative duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Professional demeanor

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Trust Automotive Group is seeking a detail-oriented Dealership Payroll Specialist to support payroll and accounting in a multi-dealership setting. This role reports to the Payroll Manager and emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates will have payroll or dealership experience, ADP Workforce Now familiarity, and strong MS Office skills. This fully on-site position is located in Costa Mesa, California, with competitive wages and benefits.