Dealership Payroll Specialist

Jerry Seiner Dealerships; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO) starting Day 1

Educational Reimbursement

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

Employer HSA Contributions

401(k) Retirement Plan

Year-End Bonus Programs

Supplemental Insurance Options

Employee Discounts on vehicles and服务

Monthly Book Reimbursement

Referral Bonuses

Closed Sundays

Job summary

Jerry Seiner Dealerships in Salt Lake City, UT is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join our administrative team. You will process payroll accurately, maintain employee records, and support new hires and terminations while upholding strict confidentiality.

The role requires strong Excel skills, knowledge of payroll principles, and the ability to collaborate with HR, accounting, and leadership to ensure on-time payroll and accurate reporting. DOE pay applies.

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll processing and related accounting tasks.
• Strong knowledge of payroll principles and procedures.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel with advanced functions.
• Ability to handle confidential employee information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately and on time following policies and regulations.
• Provide professional support to employees on payroll questions.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information and records.
• Handle new hires and terminations paperwork and data.
• Assist with accounting schedules, reconciliations, and entries.
• Review data for discrepancies and ensure up-to-date records.
• Create payroll and accounting reports using Excel.
• Collaborate with payroll, HR, accounting, and leadership teams.

Skills

Payroll processing

Excel (PivotTables & VLOOKUP)

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Communication

Tools

Paylocity

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Jerry Seiner Dealerships | Salt Lake City, UT | Full-Time

Pay: $24.00-$27.00 per hour DOE

Jerry Seiner Dealerships is looking for an experienced, detail-oriented and dependable Payroll Specialist to join our administrative team in Salt Lake City. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, numbers, and processes and takes pride in accuracy and getting the details right. The Payroll Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring our employees are paid accurately and on time while maintaining the highest level of confidentiality and professionalism. This position will work closely with Payroll, Human Resources, Accounting, and dealership leadership to support payroll processing, employee records, new hires, terminations, and other accounting-related responsibilities.

What You'll Do

• Process Payroll: Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing while following company policies and applicable federal and state regulations.
• Support Employees: Provide professional and responsive customer service to employees and other internal and external customers regarding payroll-related questions.
• Maintain Confidentiality: Handle payroll, employee, and other sensitive information with a high level of discretion and confidentiality.
• New Hire & Termination Processing: Complete and maintain required paperwork and documentation for new hires and employee terminations.
• Accounting Support: Assist with accounting schedules, entries, reconciliations, and other accounting-related tasks as needed.
• Maintain Accuracy: Review payroll and employee information carefully, identify discrepancies, and ensure records are accurate and up to date.
• Excel & Reporting: Utilize Microsoft Excel to analyze data, create reports, and assist with payroll and accounting processes.
• Meet Deadlines: Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while consistently meeting payroll and accounting deadlines.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with Payroll, Human Resources, Accounting, and dealership leadership to ensure processes are completed accurately and efficiently.

What We're Looking For

• Previous payroll or accounting experience is required.
• Strong knowledge of payroll processes and accounting principles.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables and VLOOKUPs.
• Paylocity experience is preferred.
• Automotive dealership accounting or payroll experience is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when working with sensitive employee information.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently while also being a collaborative team member.
• Reliable, responsible, and comfortable working in a deadline-driven environment.
• Self-motivated with a willingness to learn and take ownership of responsibilities.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies.

Why Join Jerry Seiner Dealerships?

Since 1975, Jerry Seiner Dealerships has been a family-owned company committed to creating a great experience for both our customers and employees. We believe in developing our people through mentoring, training, and career growth opportunities.

When you join Jerry Seiner, you're not just taking a job - you're becoming part of a team that believes in doing things the Seiner Difference way.

Our Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrues starting Day 1
• Educational Reimbursement: Invest in your professional growth
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Employer HSA Contributions: Monthly contributions to help with healthcare costs
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Year-End Bonus Programs
• Supplemental Insurance Options
• Employee Discounts: Savings on vehicle purchases, parts, accessories, and services
• Monthly Book Reimbursement: Support for continued learning and development
• Referral Bonuses: Earn rewards for referring new vehicle buyers
• Closed Sundays: Enjoy a guaranteed day off each week

Pre-employment screenings, including but not limited to your background screening, drug test, and motor vehicle record, are required.

Salary: $24.00 - $27.00 per hour