Payroll Specialist & AP

Najjar Lube Centers, Inc. a Jiffy Lube Franchise

San Dimas, CA

Najjar Lube Centers, Inc., a multi-unit Jiffy Lube franchise in Southern California, has an immediate opening for an Payroll Specialist/AP. The position is based out of the franchise corporate office in San Dimas, California.

Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm with some overtime available.

Job Classification: Non-Exempt/Full Time

Hourly: $26.00 - $30.00 per hour (depending on qualifications and experience)

Position Summary

The position performs the day-to-day broad range of Payroll and accounting duties. This includes AP transactions, reconciliation, and Bi-Weekly payroll processing. It requires advanced knowledge of Accounts Payable and Payroll practices, including compliance with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations. This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Essential Functions:

• Ability to work in a high-paced environment.
• Ability to stay flexible with changing work priorities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; must also be good listener.
• Manage and oversee the accounts payable and all aspects of the company Payroll.
• Review timecard accuracy for hourly employees.
• Track Vacation, Sick, and other banks in the payroll system.
• Enters employee's personal information into the payroll database
• Ensure the timely and accurate preparation of payroll, vendor payments, and invoices.
• Reconciliation of accounts and payroll.
• Resolves any discrepancies or payroll issues.
• Responds to inquiries from employees regarding payroll.
• Prepares monthly and year-end payroll reports.
• Adheres to all state and federal regulations for payroll processing.
• Process W-4's for tax purposes.
• Distributes W-2's for tax purposes.
• Reports to Accounting Manager/HR Director with updates and issues.
• Enter and process wage garnishments and child support payments.
• Assists Department in preparing for any audits.
• Invoice reconciliation.

Job Skills and Requirements:

• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Proficient knowledge of payroll practices and accounting principles.
• Competency with QuickBooks, Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook), accounting software, POS system, and Payroll/HR software, preferably with Paylocity.
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; must also be a good listener.
• Understands Company benefits; bonus pay, bonus structures, insurance, and voluntary deductions.
• Possesses basic math skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Intermediate/advanced data entry skills.
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work independently.

Education/Experience

• Associate's, bachelor's degree in accounting, or CPP (Certified Payroll Professional).
• 5 years experience processing complex payroll (bonus/commissions structures) and accounting functions required.
• 5 years of work experience in accounting/payroll preferred.

Notes:

• Resume is required
• Great Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, EAP, CalSavers, Vacation, Sick, etc.

We are an equal-opportunity employer.