Bookkeeper / Accounting Specialist

Don Johnson's Hayward Chevrolet; Hayward (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary $40k/yr

Mon-Fri schedule

401(k)

Insurance

Holidays & leave

Training & development

College degree programs

Discounts on vehicles/services

Carrier discounts

Team lunches & recognition

Open-door leadership

Growth into senior accounting

Job summary

Don Johnson’s Hayward Motors is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper / Accounting Specialist to support our Chevrolet and Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram dealerships in Hayward. This role offers growth opportunities beyond data-entry and cross-training across accounting functions.

Starting salary is over $40,000 per year with a Monday–Friday schedule, company-funded 401(k), comprehensive health plans, paid holidays, and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Previous bookkeeping or accounting experience.
• Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, 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.
• Automotive dealership accounting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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 the 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.
• 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.

Skills

Bookkeeping experience

Accounts payable/receivable

Bank reconciliations

General ledger

Attention to detail

Independent work

Spreadsheet skills

Cross-training

Tools

Auto/Mate

Dealership software

Job description

Description

Accuracy. Trust. A Career That Can Grow.

Starting salary equallying over $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 $40,000 per year, 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 the 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
• 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 lasting career. 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.

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, 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 not required. We welcome experienced accounting professionals from banking, healthcare, manufacturing, construction, professional services, and other detail-driven environments.