Payroll Processor
$58,240–$62,400 year
On-siteCerritos, California, United States
Cerritos, California, United StatesOn-siteFull Time$58,240–$62,400 yearLarge
Full TimeLarge
Job Summary
Compile payroll data from time sheets, verify master records for tax exemptions and compensation changes, and compute wages and deductions. Prepare and issue paychecks, process PTO and vacation eligibility, and reconcile government tax reporting and withholdings. Resolve ADP software issues, prepare earnings and budgeting reports, and assist HR with FMLA/CFRA/PDL leaves and legal mail forwarding. Work Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm, with flexibility for overtime, 9-hour days, weekends, and holidays during critical periods.
Required Qualifications
- Knowledge of the ADP/CDK Payroll and Timekeeping System
- Proficiency in processing payroll for multiple dealerships and/or locations, including handling variations in the process based on the specific store requirements
- Familiarity with processing bi-weekly, semi-monthly, and monthly payrolls
- Proficiency in using Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUP and pivot tables
- Capability to efficiently manage high-volume manual data entry while simultaneously processing payrolls for multiple companies with tight deadlines
- Competency in working with large calculating worksheets and troubleshooting them when necessary
- Willingness and ability to learn with limited resources, as training will be provided after the complete setup of UKG and automation of worksheets
- Knowledge of Dealer Built
- Familiarity with General Ledger processes, including generating and posting GL entries for payroll information, benefit billing, and 401K contributions
- Proficiency in GL balancing and addressing questions related to the General Ledger
- Ability to prepare final payment calculations and issue manual live checks
- Knowledge of garnishment processes
- Willingness to assist HR with various inquiries and reports related to payroll
- Effective communication and the ability to resolve any payroll issues or discrepancies with employees and supervisors
- Capacity to collaborate closely with HR regarding employee changes and adjustments in relation to payroll
- Flexibility to work overtime during critical payroll processing times and month-end close
- Availability to work 9-hour days with alternate Mondays or Fridays off, except during critical payroll transmission times and month-end processing
- Willingness to work weekends and holidays as needed to ensure smooth payroll operations
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, independently and with a team
- A professional appearance and work ethic
Desired Qualifications
- Knowledge of the 90-day lookback rule, which is preferred but not required, to determine PTO rates
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