Paragon Honda · 13 hours ago
Payroll Associate
Woodside, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$75K/yr - $75K/yr
3+ years expParagon Honda is a high-volume automotive dealership with a long-standing relationship in the market area, seeking a Payroll Associate to join their accounting department. The role involves managing payroll data, ensuring compliance with payroll tax laws, and maintaining accurate payroll records.
AutomotiveProfessional ServicesService Industry
Responsibilities
Ensure that payroll data including new hires, terminations, salary adjustments, special payments, tax allocations, and employee deductions are obtained from human resources and are in the system prior to running payroll batches
Process payroll-related procedures/transactions for all employees (executive, exempt, and non-exempt, union/non-union). Directly responsible for processing all bonuses, commissions, check reversals and reissues
Ensure that dealership mgmt. reviews the preliminary batches for approval to release payroll
Analyze and reconcile payroll and payroll tax-related general ledger accounts
Ensure compliance with all payroll tax laws, organizational policy, and union agreement
Ensure that accurate payroll information is integrated into the financial and accounting systems timely
Ensure that all required electronic feeds are done timely, correctly and reconciled
Prepare all Payroll related taxes and filing forms with the government. Manage the Payroll tax related issues throughout the year and at calendar year end to troubleshoot and implement corrective actions
Keep the CFO, Operations Controller and General Managers informed about key issues/policies/progress of special project implementations as assigned
Research and resolve any payroll related employee/system problems
Manage reporting requirements related to Affordable Care Act
All other reasonable duties, as assigned
Qualification
Required
Automotive Dealership Experience
Extensive, hands-on knowledge of payroll software
Work Experience in an Automotive Dealership environment
Experience with general ledger software packages relating to the Automotive Industry (CDK/ADP DMS operating system is a +)
Ensure that payroll data including new hires, terminations, salary adjustments, special payments, tax allocations, and employee deductions are obtained from human resources and are in the system prior to running payroll batches
Process payroll-related procedures/transactions for all employees (executive, exempt, and non-exempt, union/non-union)
Directly responsible for processing all bonuses, commissions, check reversals and reissues
Ensure that dealership mgmt. reviews the preliminary batches for approval to release payroll
Analyze and reconcile payroll and payroll tax-related general ledger accounts
Ensure compliance with all payroll tax laws, organizational policy, and union agreement
Ensure that accurate payroll information is integrated into the financial and accounting systems timely
Ensure that all required electronic feeds are done timely, correctly and reconciled
Prepare all Payroll related taxes and filing forms with the government
Manage the Payroll tax related issues throughout the year and at calendar year end to troubleshoot and implement corrective actions
Keep the CFO, Operations Controller and General Managers informed about key issues/policies/progress of special project implementations as assigned
Research and resolve any payroll related employee/system problems
Manage reporting requirements related to Affordable Care Act
Organized, flexible and able to multi-task with an excellent attention to detail plus a high level of accuracy and thoroughness
Ability to manage multiple projects, goals and deadlines
Work well in a team environment with employees of all levels within the company
Trustworthy, Reliable and the ability to maintain confidentiality
Excellent working knowledge of payroll tax laws, benefits regulations, and current industry trends
Superior mathematical, problem-solving, and analytical skills
Strong interpersonal skills to handle highly sensitive and confidential information and situations
Ability to act with tact and diplomacy to effectively deal with employees at all levels, including top management
Working knowledge of automotive dealership documents; current knowledge of accounting principles is desired
Work independently, understand urgency in order to meet strict deadlines as well as handle demanding situations with poise and confidence
Delivering a quality work product every time
Maintaining a high level of professionalism; collaborating and interacting with colleagues in a positive and productive manner is essential
Preferred
Prefer three to five years payroll experience and within an auto dealership
Strong understanding of payroll issues and resolutions
Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
Benefits
Comprehensive training
Competitive compensation
Unparalleled benefits
Company
Paragon Honda
Paragon Honda provides one stop car service.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Camilo Barrientos
General Sales Manager CPO Dept
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