Payroll Clerk

Burns Buick GMC; Marlton (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns Buick GMC in Marlton, NJ is seeking a meticulous Payroll Clerk to process weekly payroll under the office manager's supervision. The role demands accuracy, discretion, and ownership in a fast-paced, detail-driven environment.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on payroll and accounting experience, strong knowledge of payroll laws, and the ability to handle sensitive information while meeting deadlines. Prior automotive payroll experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience handling payroll for a multi-location organization.
• Strong knowledge of payroll laws and tax requirements.
• High accuracy, discretion and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll for all employees in compliance with local, state, and federal laws and company policies.
• Maintain payroll and employment records including attendance, earnings, deductions, taxes, garnishments, benefits and accruals.
• Review, audit, and reconcile payroll data prior to submission and after finalization.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for payroll-related questions from employees and management.
• Post payroll entries to accounting with accuracy and manage related schedules.

Skills

Payroll processing

Timekeeping systems

Wage and hour laws

Data reconciliation

Tools

Payroll software

Timekeeping software

Job description

The Payroll Clerk will be responsible for processing weekly payroll under the supervision of the office manager. This role requires a high level of accuracy, discretion, and ownership of responsibilities. Individuals should possess the ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, detail-driven environment while proactively staying current on legislation and compliance requirements. The ideal candidate brings hands-on payroll and accounting experience with a strong understanding of compliance, controls, and best practices.

Key Responsibilities Include but are not limited to:

• Responsible for a variety of administrative duties to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing for all employees in compliance with the local, federal, and state laws while following company payroll & HR policies and procedures
• Maintain payroll and employment records including but not limited to attendance,
• earnings, deductions, taxes, garnishments, benefits, and accruals.
• Review, audit, and reconcile payroll and employee data prior to submission and after payroll is finalized.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for payroll-related questions from employees and management.
• Verify accurate payroll tax filings, year-end processing, and respond to agency notices or inquiries.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of payroll and employee compensation information.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, controls, and reporting accuracy.
• Ensure accurate remittance and billing of employee benefits and contributions including but not limited to healthcare, HSA/FSA, life insurance, voluntary benefits and 401k plans
• Post all related payroll entries to accounting with accuracy and manage related accounting schedules

Required Experience and Qualifications

• Payroll entry & processing experience preferred in a multi-entity or multi-location organization
• Demonstrated expertise with payroll systems, timekeeping platforms, and related reporting tools.
• Strong working knowledge of payroll laws, wage and hour regulations, and tax requirements
• Proven ability to manage complex payrolls with a high degree of accuracy
• Advanced attention to detail with strong reconciliation and problem-solving skills.
• Professional judgment, discretion, and the ability to handle sensitive information appropriately.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to meet strict deadlines consistently.
• Effective communication skills and the confidence to work directly with leadership.
• Ability to work mandatory assigned monthly overtime

Preferred Background

• Experience supporting organizations with 100+ employees.
• Exposure to commission, bonus, or variable compensation payroll structures.
• Prior involvement in audits or internal payroll reviews.
• Prior Automotive payroll and accounting experience a plus

This position is well-suited for a payroll professional who takes pride in precision, accountability, and operates at a high professional standard.

• Must pass a drug screen prior to employment