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Experienced Automotive Accounting / Payroll Clerk | Up to $65K

McGrath Lexus of WestmontWestmont, IL🇺🇸United StatesPosted 1 Aug 2026

Quick Overview

Salary
$55k - $65k/yr
Work Type
Hybrid
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description



500 E Ogden Ave., Westmont, IL 60559

Experienced Auto Dealership Accounting / Payroll Clerk

REQUIRED: Auto Dealership Accounting and/or Payroll Experience

$55,000 - $65,000 per Year Based on Experience

Excellent Benefits & Work Environment!


McGrath Lexus of Westmont is family-owned and a great place to have a rewarding career! We are seeking an EXPERIENCED Auto Dealership Accounting/Payroll Clerk to perform payroll, accounting, and HR functions for the McGrath Lexus and Acura of Westmont locations. Experience is required. Enjoy working in our beautiful dealership with a Monday-Friday schedule. 

 

If you have auto dealership accounting and/or payroll experience, apply now to be part of our team where your skills are valued, your contributions matter, and your career can grow.

 

Only applicants with auto dealership accounting and/or payroll experience will be considered for employment.

 

Why work for us?

We are part of successful McGrath Imports and provide a professional and supportive workplace where teamwork, respect, and results go hand in hand. We expect excellence, reward performance, and strive to make every day productive and enjoyable.



Responsibilities:

 

  • Experienced auto dealership accounting/payroll clerk needed to perform auto dealership payroll, accounting, and HR functions
  • Calculate and process full cycle payrolls including tracking, answer payroll questions, and solve problems
  • Review payroll information for accuracy
  • Update payroll records
  • Meticulous record keeping a must once payrolls are processed
  • Compile data and prepare reports of earnings, taxes, deductions, 401k contributions, etc.
  • Solve any payroll discrepancies that may arise
  • Process wage garnishments
  • Process benefit enrollments for eligible employees
  • Process background checks and employment verifications
  • Assist with other payroll and accounting tasks as needed 


 
Requirements:

  • REQUIRED: Auto dealership accounting and/or payroll experience
  • Strong computer skills, must be proficient in Excel
  • Meticulous attention to details, organized, reliable, and maintains a high level of confidentiality
  • An honest person of integrity
  • Able to work independently, adapt, and respond quickly to last minute projects
  • Experience with 401k plans, FMLA & ADA compliance laws
  • Able to work overtime as needed during month end

 

 

Full-time Benefits:

  • ​$55,000 - $65,000 per year based on experience
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 401(k) plan with employer match
  • Paid time off
  • Employee discounts on vehicles and service
  • Career advancement opportunities

Skills

401k
ADA Compliance
Background Checks
FMLA
Payroll

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