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Payroll Specialist

3/18/2026

Essential tasks include processing various payroll types (hourly, commission, salary, combination), reviewing timesheets for accuracy, resolving discrepancies, and maintaining supporting payroll documentation. The specialist will also handle garnishment withholdings, prepare reports on earnings and deductions, reconcile accounts, and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

1,001-5,000 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
Kendall Automotive Group is proud to represent 23 automakers at 45 dealerships across five states in the Northwest. We have been family-owned for 85 years and give back to our communities through our Kendall Cares Program. We represent many of your favorite manufacturers, including Audi, Acura, Ford, Chevrolet, Cadillac, BMW, Kia, Honda, Hyundai, INFINITI, Lexus, Nissan, Subaru, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, and many more! We sell new and used cars for you to find your dream car, and all qualifying pre-owned cars include Kendall Auto Protection, which provides benefits and a multi-point inspection. With our one-stop shopping, secure an auto loan with our Finance Center. We also offer car repair and parts at our Service Center. Stop by one of our dealerships in Oregon, Alaska, Idaho, Washington, or Montana today!
About the Role

Description

Kendall Auto Group is one of the largest family-owned and operated dealers in the Pacific Northwest and premier employer in the Treasure Valley. We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join the Payroll team. You will work with a team of payroll professionals to serve our 2,600 employees in five states.


Some of the benefits of working with Kendall at our Meridian Dealer Support Center are:

  • Competitive pay
  • Competitive Paid Time Off and Paid Personal Leave
  • Career path development opportunities within the company
  • Work areas with electric adjustable sitting/standing desks
  • Spacious cafeteria
  • Holiday celebrations
  • Discounts on parts, service and vehicle purchases for you and your immediate family
  • Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
  • Paid Life insurance
  • 401(k plan with Fidelity
  • Accident and Illness supplemental plans

Our Payroll Specialist will work closely with various departments throughout the company. We’re seeking detail-oriented individuals with strong organizational and communication skills.


Ideal candidates have:

  • A passion for staying organized and efficient.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
  • Experience working in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience working as part of a team
  • Auto dealership experience is preferred but not required.
  • A high level of discretion and confidentiality

You will have a working knowledge of PC operation, applications and advanced knowledge in Excel. This position requires a high level of accuracy in data entry and task review. General math skills are required and experience in payroll operations is preferred.


The usual schedule is Monday-Friday 8-5; must have the flexibility to work some additional hours during semi-monthly payroll close, as necessary. The Payroll Specialist will report to the Payroll Manager.


Essential job tasks include processing hourly/commission/salary/combination payrolls, reviewing timesheets/information sources ensuring accuracy, resolving payroll discrepancies, maintain supporting payroll documentation, processing and submitting garnishment withholdings, preparing reports of earnings, taxes and deductions, reconciling accounts and schedules and handling multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.


Our ideal candidate will have a working knowledge of PC operation, applications and advanced knowledge in Excel.


Join Kendall Auto Group and START SOMETHING GREAT!


Kendall Auto Group has been family-owned and operated since 1937, with dealerships in Idaho, Washington, Oregon, Montana and Alaska. Our mission at Kendall is simple: To deliver an unrivaled customer experience through our highly motivated, knowledgeable, and caring team of professionals. Doing the right thing means more than selling and servicing vehicles. Our progressive attitude means being exceptional stewards of the communities we operate in. It means going above and beyond every day for the people who mean so much to us – our employees and customers. Our 2,000 employees are members of the Kendall family, who share our same goals and passions.


Key Skills
Payroll ProcessingData EntryTask ReviewOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsConfidentialityPC OperationExcelAccuracyGeneral Math SkillsTeamworkTime Sheet ReviewGarnishment ProcessingAccount Reconciliation
Categories
Finance & AccountingAdministrative
Benefits
Competitive PayPaid Time OffPaid Personal LeaveCareer Path DevelopmentElectric Adjustable Sitting/Standing DesksCafeteriaHoliday CelebrationsDiscounts on Parts, Service and Vehicle PurchasesMedical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsurancePaid Life Insurance401(k) Plan with FidelityAccident and Illness Supplemental Plans
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