Payroll/Office Manager

Considering a career with Ken Garff Automotive Group means you are in for a great ride (excuse the car metaphor)! 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 growthCompetitive compensation packagePay range 72,000-90,000 **Full time including overtime and weekends based on business needOpportunity to work with one of the largest family owned group of dealershipsPaid Time Off and 401k with Company matchMedical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long-term disability, AD&D and Life InsuranceYear-end bonus program for all employees (Garff Giveback)Employee discounts on Vehicle Purchase, Parts, Service and More!The pay scale above is the compensation range that the Company reasonably expects to pay for this position. Within this range, individual pay is determined by several factors including, but not limited to, specific skills, relevant work experience, relevant education and/or training, and performance related bonuses and incentives. Here’s what you’ll be doing:Recruit and train office staffComplete daily bank reconciliation, cash report and floor plan payoffs. Review and sign company checksPerform weekly schedule reviews and work with office staff to maintain them. Collect NSF funds; turn over applicable items to legal counsel for collectionFormulates procedures for systematic retention, protection, retrieval, transfer and disposal of recordsReview documentation which relates to the handling and processing of documents. Assist with month-end close proceduresAssist in completion of annual/review/auditLiaison with customers and outside vendorsLend support to all department managersDirect and coordinate payroll functions for multiple locations utilizing Workday technology to include:Ensuring payroll is processed and reconciled on time and accuratelyReconciling benefits for monthly invoicesWorking with Human Resources to ensure new hires are in the system on time and accuratelyEnsuring cost centers are running accurately for payroll costs and employee expenseMaintaining appropriate audits and handling various requests from IRS, and other government agencies for compliance purposesIssuing manual checks when neededCreating reports as needDeveloping others in store locations to have expertise in payroll functionsComply 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 necessaryImplement policies and procedures regarding the legal handling and processing of documentsStay 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 regulatorsReview and audit documents for completeness and accuracyHere’s what you’ll need:5 or more years of experience working in a franchise dealership business office2 or more years of experience in a supervisor or office manager role highly preferredAdvanced-level proficiency with Microsoft Office products including ExcelThorough understanding of accounting principlesExperience with DMS systems such as ADP/Reynolds/Ignite a mustHigh School diploma, college degree is preferredMust be able to provide references upon requestWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer(( We Hear You ))