What are the responsibilities and job description for the PAYROLL & ACCOUNTING ADMIN position at P4 Automotive?
Leo Auto Group is hiring a Payroll Specialist to manage payroll processing across our nine-dealership automotive group in Indiana. You'll be responsible for accurate, on-time payroll for several hundred employees across multiple locations, each with different pay structures including hourly, salary, commission, and blended compensation plans.
This role sits within our corporate office and reports into the accounting team. You'll work in ADP Workforce Now daily, coordinate with store-level managers on timekeeping, and ensure compliance across all federal, state, and local payroll requirements. Automotive dealership payroll has more moving parts than most industries — variable commission structures, chargebacks, spiffs, and flat-rate technician pay — so the ability to learn quickly and ask the right questions matters as much as experience.
What You'll Do
- Process weekly (or scheduled) payroll for all group locations using ADP Workforce Now
- Verify timekeeping data, resolve discrepancies with department managers, and ensure accurate records
- Calculate and process commissions, bonuses, overtime, and deductions
- Prepare and file payroll taxes; support quarter-end and year-end reporting
- Maintain employee payroll records with strict confidentiality
- Respond to employee payroll questions and resolve issues promptly
- Support internal and external audits with accurate documentation
- Coordinate with HR on new hires, terminations, and status changes
- Stay current on payroll regulations and ensure ongoing compliance
What We're Looking For
- Experience processing payroll, preferably for 100 employees
- Proficiency with ADP Workforce Now (strongly preferred) or comparable payroll platform
- Solid working knowledge of payroll tax requirements and labor regulations
- Advanced Excel skills — you're comfortable with lookups, pivot tables, and reconciliation
- High accuracy and attention to detail under deadline pressure
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
- Strong communication skills — you'll interact with managers and employees at every level
- Associate degree in accounting, business, or related field preferred (equivalent experience considered)
What Sets This Role Apart
Dealership payroll isn't simple. Between variable pay plans, multi-entity structures, and a workforce that ranges from technicians to salespeople to office staff, you'll see more variety in one pay period than most payroll roles see in a quarter. If you want a payroll job that keeps you engaged, this is it.
What We Offer
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- Employee vehicle purchase program
- Stable, growing company with nine locations and counting
Salary : $50,000 - $70,000