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