Payroll/Office Manager - El Monte, CA

Payroll/Office Manager - Full-time

Location: El Monte, CA

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Automotive Dealership Experience REQUIRED.
• At least two years of payroll experience is required.
• ADP Workforce Now Experience.
• At least two years of CDK experience.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel (at least 5 years' experience)

Job Description:

• Lead and direct the routine functions of the Payroll and Accounting Department
• Hire and manage staff
• Assist with processing payroll
• Reconcile benefits
• Navigate the ADP software
• Work with department managers to ensure payroll is processed accurately and on time
• Oversee dealership accounting staff
• Direct staff in providing and maintaining procedures and systems for proper records and adequate accounting
• Perform various accounting duties
• Oversee the payroll department in daily functions
• Ensure accurate processing of semi-monthly payroll
• Coordinate with department managers for timely payroll processing
• Oversee benefits, reconciliation of statements, COBRA administration, and termination of benefits
• Input and maintain payroll updates
• Ensure compliance with laws
• Resolve payroll errors
• Review and monitor time sheets from department managers
• Issue spiff checks
• Ensure the safety of employee personal information
• Manage PTO accruals
• Provide proactive problem-solving support to management and staff
• Oversee financial Line of Credit and pay off flooring
• Monitor and maintain corporate cash management function
• Forecast cash flow needs with management
• Optimize cash position
• Oversee accounts payable and receivables
• Direct company's credit policies, procedures, and collection activities
• Reinforce company policies and adhere to all company standards
• Maintain compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
• Ensure proper internal controls are in place
• Review reconciliation of general ledger accounts with outside sources
• Prepare information for tax planning and reporting
• Assist in the selection of vendors and third-party relationships
• Review adherence to contracts and contractual relationships
• Recruit, interview, hire, and train new staff in the department
• Oversee daily workflow of the department and provide performance evaluations
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits:

• Tremendous Career Growth Opportunities!
• Senior management and leadership are very well respected by the team!
• Great work environment with a family-like work culture!
• Medical, Dental and Vision + 401k + Tuition Assistance + Disability