Bookkeeper / Accounting Specialist

Bookkeeper / Accounting SpecialistAccuracy. Trust. A Career That Can Grow.Starting at $20+ per hour | Monday–Friday | Company-funded 401(k) | Long-term growth opportunityYour work gives leaders numbers they can trust and helps keep two dealerships moving.Don Johnson Motors is looking for an experienced, dependable Bookkeeper / Accounting Specialist to support our Chevrolet and Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram dealerships in Hayward.This is more than a data-entry position.

You'll receive extensive cross-training across our accounting functions, develop a complete understanding of our dealership operations, and have the opportunity to become a senior member of the department as your expertise and responsibilities grow.What You'll ReceiveStarting pay of $20+ per hour, with higher compensation based on experienceStable Monday-through-Friday scheduleCompany-funded 401(k)Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurancePaid holidays and personal leavePaid training and professional developmentNo-cost college degree opportunities for you and your familyDiscounts on vehicles, parts, and servicePreferred Verizon and AT&T pricingMonthly team lunches and team recognitionOpen-door and open-book leadershipA genuine opportunity to grow into senior accounting responsibilityWhat You'll DoReview sales documents, invoices, receipts, check records, and system reports for accuracyVerify, allocate, and post business transactions to the appropriate accounts and ledgersMaintain subsidiary accounts and complete accounting records through trial balanceReconcile bank statements, schedules, and general ledger accountsIdentify and resolve discrepancies promptlyManage accounts payable and accounts receivableCompile reports covering cash receipts and disbursements, accounts payable, accounts receivable, profit and loss, and other operating activityCalculate and verify employee wages using time and attendance recordsPrepare payroll for accurate and timely processingComplete payroll-related withholding, Social Security, and other required tax reportsPrepare and distribute monthly customer statementsProcess warranty accounting and supporting documentationAssist with month-end closing and financial reportingMaintain organized records and safeguard confidential financial, guest, and team member informationMaintain a professional appearance and a neat, organized work areaCoordinate with managers and team members across both Hayward dealershipsSupport additional accounting responsibilities as neededHow You'll GrowCross-train across the complete dealership accounting cycleLearn accounting processes for two automotive dealershipsDevelop proficiency in dealership-specific systems and reportingHelp document and improve departmental proceduresGradually assume greater ownership and responsibilityPosition yourself to become a senior resource within the accounting departmentWhy Don Johnson Motors?We're a fifth-generation family business built on lasting relationships. Our purpose is simple: We Move People.At Don Johnson Motors, you'll be trusted with meaningful responsibility, supported by approachable leadership, and given the opportunity to build a career that lasts. The Don Johnson Way and the Entrepreneurial Operating System guide our culture, creating clear expectations, open communication, and genuine accountability.Our commitment to our team has earned us recognition as the Wisconsin Family Business of the Year and placed our dealerships among Automotive News' Best Dealerships to Work For.Build Your Future With UsIf you're an experienced accounting professional looking for stability, meaningful work, and an opportunity to grow into greater responsibility, we'd like to meet you.Apply today and discover where your experience can take you at Don Johnson Motors.Don Johnson Motors is an equal opportunity employer.RequirementsRequired:Previous bookkeeping, accounting, or closely related financial experienceWorking knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, payroll, and general ledger accountingExceptional accuracy, organization, and follow-throughStrong ethics, discretion, and professional judgmentAbility to manage deadlines and work independentlyWillingness to learn, cross-train, and support the broader teamComfort working with spreadsheets and accounting softwarePreferred:Automotive dealership accounting experienceExperience supporting multiple businesses or locationsPayroll and month-end closing experienceAuto/Mate or other dealership management system experienceAutomotive experience is helpful, but it isn't required.

We welcome experienced accounting professionals from banking, healthcare, manufacturing, construction, professional services, and other detail-driven environments.