Payroll Specialist
Younger Auto Group | Accounting Department
Location: Hagerstown, MD
Employment Type: Full-Time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, hourly eligible for overtime
Join a Trusted Automotive Organization
Younger Auto Group, representing industry-leading vehicle brands including Toyota, Nissan, Mitsubishi, Volvo, and Mercedes-Benz, is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Payroll Specialist to join our Accounting team. This role is ideal for a payroll professional who enjoys working independently, values accuracy, and takes pride in ensuring employees are paid correctly and on time.
As our Payroll Specialist, you will play a critical role in supporting more than just payroll processing. You will be a trusted resource for payroll administration, reporting, compliance, and maintaining the integrity of employee payroll records across our dealership operations.
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy problem-solving, and have a passion for accuracy and confidentiality, we would love for you to apply.
What You'll Do
As Payroll Specialist, your responsibilities will include:
Processing accurate and timely weekly payroll for the Auto Group
Reviewing and processing monthly commission payroll
Setting up new employees and maintaining employee payroll records
Processing payroll changes including compensation updates, direct deposits, tax withholdings, deductions, leaves of absence, and terminations
Reviewing payroll reports and identifying discrepancies before payroll submission
Maintaining payroll system data, codes, deductions, and account distributions
Preparing and filing monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll-related reports
Processing payroll tax filings and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
Preparing annual W-2 forms and assisting with year-end payroll reporting
Responding to employee payroll inquiries professionally and confidentially
Maintaining organized and accurate payroll documentation and records
Staying current on payroll regulations, reporting requirements, and company policies
Supporting additional accounting and administrative duties as assigned
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
Minimum of 2 years of payroll processing experience
Strong understanding of payroll procedures, payroll reporting, and payroll compliance requirements
Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize competing responsibilities
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality with sensitive employee information
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Intermediate computer proficiency and ability to learn payroll and dealership software systems
Professional demeanor and customer-service mindset
Preferred Qualifications
Experience processing multi-company and multi-location payroll
Experience with commission payroll calculations
Payroll experience within an automotive dealership environment
Familiarity with payroll tax reporting and year-end processing
Why Join Younger Auto Group?
At Younger Auto Group, we believe our employees are our greatest asset. We offer a supportive and professional work environment where team members are valued for their contributions and expertise.
Benefits Include
Competitive pay
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and paid holidays
401(k) retirement plan
Employee discounts
Collaborative and team-oriented workplace
Apply Today
If you are a dedicated payroll professional who values accuracy, professionalism, and teamwork, we invite you to apply and become part of the Younger Auto Group family.
Join a company where your expertise helps ensure every employee is paid accurately, on time, every time.
Working Environment
This position is primarily performed in a professional office setting and requires extended periods of desk work. Occasional lifting of office supplies or paper products weighing up to 20 pounds may be required.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Our company maintains a strong policy of equal employment opportunity for all associates. We hire, train, promote and compensate associates on the basis of personal and professional competence and potential for advancement without regard for race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, disability, or citizenship, as well as other classifications protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
