Payroll and Accounting Admin Needed for Growing Dealership

BOWSER PONTIAC INC; Pleasant Hills (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Company-paid life insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Growth opportunities

Multiple dealership locations

Job summary

Bowser Automotive is seeking an experienced Payroll & Accounting Administrator to join our team and support payroll across multiple dealership locations while assisting with key accounting functions.

You will process weekly and semi-monthly payroll, maintain records, and collaborate with HR on new hires, deductions, and changes. You’ll also perform journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end tasks with a focus on accuracy and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of payroll and accounting experience.
• Proficient in Excel and data reconciliation.
• Experience with payroll systems; Paycom a plus.
• CDK experience preferred.
• Automotive dealership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly and semi-monthly payroll for multiple dealership locations accurately and on time.
• Maintain employee payroll records and ensure payroll information is up to date.
• Partner with Human Resources on new hires, changes, and deductions.
• Review and reconcile payroll reports and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with daily accounting activities, including journal entries and general ledger support.
• Manage vehicle deal postings and ensure proper documentation.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closings.
• Research and resolve accounting questions with department managers.
• Maintain confidentiality of payroll and financial information.

Skills

Payroll & accounting experience

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Tools

Paycom

CDK

Accounting software

Job description

Bowser Automotive is looking for an experienced Payroll & Accounting Administrator to join our team. This is a key position within our accounting and business operations, responsible for ensuring employees across multiple dealership locations are paid accurately and on time while also supporting important accounting functions.

If you are organized, detail-oriented, experienced with payroll and accounting, and comfortable working with Excel, this could be a great opportunity to grow with Bowser Automotive.

DUTIES

• Process weekly and semi-monthly payroll for multiple dealership locations accurately and on time.
• Maintain employee payroll records and ensure payroll information is accurate and up to date.
• Partner with Human Resources on new hires, employee changes, benefits deductions, and other payroll matters.
• Review and reconcile payroll reports and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with daily accounting activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger support.
• Manage vehicle deal posting and ensure deals are accurately recorded and properly documented.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Work closely with department managers to research and resolve accounting questions or discrepancies.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee payroll and financial information.
• Assist with additional payroll and accounting projects as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 2+ years of payroll and accounting experience.
• Previous experience using Microsoft Excel is required.
• Strong working knowledge of Excel, including the ability to organize, review, and reconcile data.
• Automotive dealership experience preferred.
• Experience with payroll systems; Paycom experience is a plus.
• Accounting software experience required.
• CDK experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism.

WHAT BOWSER OFFERS

• Competitive pay
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Company-paid life insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
• Be part of a growing automotive organization with multiple dealership locations

If you have payroll and accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and are looking for a position where you can take ownership of your work, we want to hear from you!

Bowser Automotive is an Equal Opportunity Employer.