Bookkeeper / Accounting Specialist

Description Accuracy. Trust. A Career That Can Grow. Starting at $20+ per hour | Monday–Friday | Company-funded 401(k) | Long-term growth opportunity Your work gives leaders numbers they can trust and helps keep two dealerships moving. Don Johnson’s Hayward 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 Receive Starting pay of $20+ per hour , with higher compensation based on experience Stable Monday-through-Friday schedule

Company-funded 401(k)
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid holidays and personal leave
Paid training and professional development
No-cost college degree opportunities for you and your family
Discounts on vehicles, parts, and service
Preferred Verizon and AT&T pricing
Monthly team lunches and team recognition
Open-door and open-book leadership
A genuine opportunity to grow into senior accounting responsibility
What You’ll Do
Review sales documents, invoices, receipts, check records, and system reports for accuracy
Verify, allocate, and post business transactions to the appropriate accounts and ledgers
Maintain subsidiary accounts and complete accounting records through trial balance
Reconcile bank statements, schedules, and general ledger accounts
Identify and resolve discrepancies promptly
Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable
Compile reports covering cash receipts and disbursements, accounts payable, accounts receivable, profit and loss, and other operating activity
Calculate and verify employee wages using time and attendance records
Prepare payroll for accurate and timely processing
Complete payroll-related withholding, Social Security, and other required tax reports
Prepare and distribute monthly customer statements
Process warranty accounting and supporting documentation
Assist with month-end closing and financial reporting
Maintain organized records and safeguard confidential financial, guest, and team member information
Maintain a professional appearance and a neat, organized work area
Coordinate with managers and team members across both Hayward dealerships
Support additional accounting responsibilities as needed
How You’ll Grow
Cross-train across the complete dealership accounting cycle
Learn accounting processes for two automotive dealerships
Develop proficiency in dealership-specific systems and reporting
Help document and improve departmental procedures
Gradually assume greater ownership and responsibility
Position yourself to become a senior resource within the accounting department
Why Don Johnson Motors?
We’re a fifth-generation family business built on lasting relationships. Our purpose is simple:
We Move People.
At Don Johnson's Hayward 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 Us
If 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's Hayward Motors.
Don Johnson Motors is an equal opportunity employer.
Requirements

Required: Previous bookkeeping, accounting, or closely related financial experience
Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, payroll, and general ledger accounting
Exceptional accuracy, organization, and follow-through
Strong ethics, discretion, and professional judgment
Ability to manage deadlines and work independently
Willingness to learn, cross-train, and support the broader team
Comfort working with spreadsheets and accounting software
Preferred:
Automotive dealership accounting experience
Experience supporting multiple businesses or locations
Payroll and month-end closing experience
Auto/Mate or other dealership management system experience
Automotive 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.