Dealership Payroll Specialist

Socket.dev; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 34,440,000 - 41,328,000; 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

401(k) with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Supplemental insurance options

Career growth and development

Job summary

Trust Automotive Group in Costa Mesa, CA is seeking a detail-oriented Dealership Payroll Specialist to join our payroll and accounting teams, handling confidential employee data and accurate payroll processing for our multi-dealership organization.

You will maintain payroll files, review timecards, resolve discrepancies, support audits, and ensure adherence to company policies and payroll requirements in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous payroll, accounting, clerical, administrative, or dealership experience preferred.
• Bilingual skills are a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Process employee payroll accurately and timely.
• Review and enter payroll information (hours, commissions, bonuses, deductions).
• Maintain payroll files and supporting documentation.
• Resolve payroll discrepancies and assist with audits.
• Ensure confidentiality of payroll information.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Time management

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Trust Automotive Group is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Dealership Payroll Specialist to join our team. This position provides administrative and clerical support to the Payroll and Accounting Departments and assists with payroll processing for our multi-dealership organization.The ideal candidate is organized, accurate, able to handle confidential information, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. Previous payroll, accounting, administrative, or dealership experience is preferred. This position reports directly to the Payroll Manager.

Why Join Trust Automotive Group?

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package along with opportunities for professional growth within our organization, including:

• Competitive wages
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental insurance options
• Career growth and development opportunities

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previouspayroll, 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.
• Basicproficiencywith 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 tomaintainconfidentiality when handling sensitive employee and payroll information.
• Bilingual skills are a plus but notrequired.
• Ability to successfully complete applicable pre-employment requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assistwith processing employee payroll accurately andtimely.
• Review and enter payroll information, including hours worked, commissions, bonuses, pay adjustments, and deductions.
• Assistwith reviewing employee timecards andidentifyingmissing or inaccurate payroll information.
• Maintain employee payroll files, records, and supporting documentation.
• Assistwith researching and resolving payroll discrepancies.
• Process payroll-related employee changes and updates as directed.
• Support payroll audits and verify payroll information for accuracy.
• File andmaintainpayroll 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.

Position Details

• Pay Range: $25.00–$30.00 per hour
• Employment Type:Full-Time
• Location:Costa Mesa, CA
• Work Arrangement:This is a fully on-sitepositionlocatedin Costa Mesa, California.Remote work is not available for this position.