Del Toyota, a fast-paced and dynamic car dealership located in Thorndale, PA, is currently seeking a motivated and organized individual to join their team as a Payroll and Accounting Clerk. This position offers a full-time role within a lively dealership environment, providing an opportunity for the right candidate to grow professionally while performing multiple job duties. The dealership values confidentiality and is looking for a candidate with a strong commitment to detail. Automotive and payroll experience is preferred, but Del Toyota is willing to train the right individual.
Key Responsibilities
As a Payroll and Accounting Clerk, the candidate will be responsible for a wide range of tasks, including:
- Weekly Payroll Processing: The candidate will handle the processing of payroll on a weekly basis, ensuring that all employees are paid accurately and on time.
- Time and Attendance Management: The role requires maintaining accurate records of employees’ time and attendance, tracking hours worked, and handling any discrepancies.
- Employee Benefits Enrollment: The candidate will assist in enrolling employees into various benefits programs offered by the company.
- Accounts Payable Transactions: The individual will be responsible for processing accounts payable transactions accurately and promptly, ensuring that all vendor payments are handled efficiently.
- Vendor Reconciliation and Discrepancy Resolution: The candidate will reconcile vendor statements, identify any discrepancies, and work to resolve them in a timely manner.
- Assisting with Month-End Closures: The role involves supporting month-end closing activities related to accounts payable, ensuring that financial records are maintained accurately and consistently.
Required Skills and Experience
Del Toyota is looking for a candidate who possesses the following qualifications:
- Payroll Experience: The ideal candidate should have prior experience in payroll processing, with a strong understanding of the payroll function.
- Exceptional Organizational Skills: The candidate must demonstrate excellent organizational abilities, with the capacity to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
- Multitasking Ability: The ability to handle various tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment is essential.
Preferred Skills and Experience
While not mandatory, the following skills and experience are considered advantageous:
- Dealership Accounting Knowledge: Previous experience in dealership accounting is beneficial, as it will help the candidate understand the specific financial processes within an automotive dealership.
- Reynolds and Reynolds Experience: Familiarity with the Reynolds and Reynolds software system, which is commonly used in the automotive industry for dealership management, is a plus.
- Accounting Knowledge: A solid understanding of basic accounting principles will be advantageous for performing the required duties effectively.
Compensation and Benefits
This is a full-time position offering competitive compensation starting at $23.00 per hour, with the final pay rate being predicated on the candidate’s experience. The expected working hours are 40 hours per week, with a regular 8-hour day shift from Monday to Friday.
Del Toyota offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- 401(k) with matching contributions
- Dental, Health, Vision, and Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Retirement plan options
- Flexible spending account
- Flexible work schedule
Schedule
The Payroll and Accounting Clerk is expected to work an 8-hour shift during the day, from Monday to Friday. This consistent schedule offers a predictable work-life balance, allowing employees to plan their personal time effectively.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate should have at least 1 year of experience in accounting and 1-2 years of experience in payroll processing. While previous dealership experience and familiarity with specific software are beneficial, Del Toyota is open to training motivated candidates who possess a strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
