Lead Payroll Clerk

Job Details

Job Location:

Cornerstone Auto Group - Elk River, MN 55330

Position Type:
Full Time

Education Level: 2 Year Degree

Salary Range: $55,000.00 - $70,000.00 Salary/year

Travel Percentage:
None

Job Shift: Day

Job Category:
Accounting

For over fifty years, Cornerstone Auto Group has experienced continuous growth and evolution through generations of family ownership. Being family owned has its rewards. We operate on a set of standards that you don't find at other dealerships. Our mission is to foster meaningful connections with both our customers and employees. Learn more about our story of success and dedication to excellence.

We firmly believe in investing in the success of our team members. We are dedicated to supporting you on your journey toward personal and professional development through comprehensive initiatives aimed at unlocking your full potential and fostering your career advancement. This unwavering commitment to our employees has been recognized by our team members themselves, resulting in being honored as a Top Workplace in MN since 2018 and a Top Workplace USA since 2022.

We are looking for someone to join us in the role of Lead Payroll Clerk.

• Paid Training and Development
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Flexible Schedule 40 Hour Workweek
• Career Path and Promotion Opportunities
• Free College Education through Strayer Online University
• Multiple health care options with corporate contribution
• Dental Insurance w/Corporate Match
• Free Basic Life Insurance valued at $15,000
• HSA
• 401K w/Corporate Match
• Vision Insurance
• Accident and Critical Illness
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program with Fitness Discounts
• Auto Sales, Service, Parts, and Accessories Discounts
• Additional Employee Discounts and Perks

Primary duties of a Lead Payroll Clerk will consist of but not limited to:

• Reconciles time cards, prepares work sheets for the office manager, and posts payroll on a weekly basis
• Posts flat rate flag sheets on a weekly basis.
• Assists in monthly closings.
• Prepares analysis of accounts, as required.
• Assists with special projects, as necessary.
• Responsible for accurate and timely payroll preparation, transfers, quarterly reports, W-2's, maintain personnel files and payroll changes and reports.
• Monitor, inspect, track and prepare paperwork as required.
• Know and understand the federal, state and local regulations that affect accounting and personnel areas.

• Associate's degree (AA) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Supervisory experience.
• Accounting background

• Current, valid Drivers License with driving record that meets insurance company standards
• Willing to submit and the ability to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen
• Excellent communications skills both verbal and written
• Good working relations with customers by providing courteous, efficient and professional service

• We value our relationships
• We do what's right, what's honest
• We aim for excellence
• We listen to really understand
• We take action
• We show respect
• We work as teams
• We strive to improve, learn
• We greet each day with gratitude
• We celebrate what we do together

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.