What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll Administrator position at Wendle Ford?
Payroll Administrator
Family-owned Wendle Motors in Spokane, WA is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Payroll Administrator to join our Administration team. If you enjoy ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time, maintaining payroll records, and working with compliance and reporting requirements, this role may be a great fit. In this position, you will be responsible for processing payroll, maintaining accurate records, supporting audits, and working closely with managers and employees to resolve payroll-related questions in a fast-paced environment where accuracy and confidentiality are essential.
Qualifications:
- 2 years of payroll experience preferred.
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
- Understanding of state and federal labor laws preferred.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
- Dealership experience is a plus.
Schedule & Pay:
- Full-Time, Monday–Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm
- $25.00-$29.00 per hour depending on experience
Responsibilities:
- Process semi-monthlypayroll accurately and on time.
- Review timecards, PTO requests, and resolve discrepancies with supervisors.
- Apply appropriate deductions, earnings codes, and adjustments.
- Ensure compliance with state and federal payroll regulations.
- Maintain payroll records, audit documentation, and general ledger support reports.
- Reconcile and post monthly employee benefits statements. Verify accuracy between benefits statements and employee deductions.
- Serve as a resource for employees regarding payroll questions.
- Support internal audits and reporting requirements.
- Maintain confidentiality of all payroll, compensation, and employee data.
Why Wendle:
- Career Development
- Industry-leading benefits that include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Paid Time Off
- Personal wellness program with an insurance premium discount
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Company Paid Employee Life Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
- Voluntary Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Discounts on service, parts, and more!
- Special employee pricing on vehicle purchases.
- Ticket giveaways to many sporting and entertainment events.
- Family-owned and operated company since 1943.
- Strong culture that gives to the community. You can be proud to work here!
- Not to mention, we love to celebrate our amazing team members! So, lots of parties!
ABOUT WENDLE MOTORS Become a member of a winning team that offers growth opportunities, excellent earning potential, and leadership that fosters engaged employees. Wendle Motors was founded in 1943 and is family-owned and operated. If you're ready for a fun and rewarding career, we encourage you to complete this job application.
We sell new Ford and Nissan vehicles as well as pre-owned vehicles, plus we service all makes and models. Wendle Motors is committed to serving the automotive needs of the Inland Northwest by creating an atmosphere of trust, respect, and ethical values for our employees, customers, and community.
Our success and ability to provide exceptional service for over 80 years is due to our most valuable resource -- our employees! We are grateful for our hardworking team. We work hard and we play hard, but most importantly we do it together. Whether it's selling cars or supporting our local communities through donations and volunteering, we are always a team. This is why we offer competitive compensation and excellent benefits!
Wendle Motors is an equal opportunity employer with a drug-free workplace. A pre-employment motor vehicle report and criminal background check will be conducted on the chosen candidate prior to employment. Must be at least 18 years old.
Salary : $25 - $29