Payroll Manager

Automotive Office / Payroll Manager Considering a career with Ken Garff Automotive Group means you are in for a great ride! We're not your standard dealership or group of dealerships and we are pretty darn proud of that. We are out to do things differently and want to consistently change, grow, and progress. For that reason, our employees are proud of where they work! Lexus of Oxnard, a Ken Garff Automotive Dealership, is currently looking for a talented Automotive Office / Payroll Manager that aligns with our core values and acts with respect, intelligence, greatness, honesty and teamwork. As a group, we aim to become the most esteemed automotive group by treating people R.I.G.H.T and creating lifetime customers! Here's why you'll want to work here: Great culture and real career growth Competitive compensation package Pay range 72,000-90,000 ** Full time including overtime and weekends based on business need Opportunity to work with one of the largest family owned group of dealerships Paid Time Off and 401k with Company match Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long-term disability, AD&D and Life Insurance Year-end bonus program for all employees (Garff Giveback) Employee discounts on Vehicle Purchase, Parts, Service and More! Here's what you'll be doing: Recruit and train office staff Complete daily bank reconciliation, cash report and floor plan payoffs. Review and sign company checks Perform weekly schedule reviews and work with office staff to maintain them. Collect NSF funds; turn over applicable items to legal counsel for collection Formulates procedures for systematic retention, protection, retrieval, transfer and disposal of records Review documentation which relates to the handling and processing of documents. Assist with month-end close procedures Assist in completion of annual/review/audit Liaison with customers and outside vendors Lend support to all department managers Direct and coordinate payroll functions for multiple locations utilizing Workday technology to include: Ensuring payroll is processed and reconciled on time and accurately Reconciling benefits for monthly invoices Working with Human Resources to ensure new hires are in the system on time and accurately Ensuring cost centers are running accurately for payroll costs and employee expense Maintaining appropriate audits and handling various requests from IRS, and other government agencies for compliance purposes Issuing manual checks when needed Creating reports as need Developing others in store locations to have expertise in payroll functions Comply with the internal and external reporting requirements in accordance with guidelines, format, and the time frame requested. Review reports with Managers and provide analysis as necessary Implement policies and procedures regarding the legal handling and processing of documents Stay up to date on current law in relation to handling and processing documents by researching and reading relative information as well as payroll changes from FLSA, ACA, and other regulators Review and audit documents for completeness and accuracy Here's what you'll need: 5 or more years of experience working in a franchise dealership business office 2 or more years of experience in a supervisor or office manager role highly preferred Advanced-level proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Excel Thorough understanding of accounting principles Experience with DMS systems such as ADP/Reynolds/Ignite a must High School diploma, college degree is preferred Must be able to provide references upon request We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (( We Hear You ))