Bookkeeper / Accounting Specialist

Don Johnson Motors; Town of Rice Lake (WI); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-funded 401(k)

Health insurance

Paid holidays and leave

Paid training and development

No-cost college degree opportunities

Discounts on vehicles/parts/service

Verizon/AT&T pricing

Team lunches

Open-door leadership

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Don Johnson Motors in Hayward, WI is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper / Accounting Specialist to support two Chevrolet and Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram dealerships. You will cross-train across the dealership's accounting functions and grow into senior accounting responsibilities as you gain expertise.

This role offers a starting pay of $20+ per hour, Monday–Friday, with a company-funded 401(k) and comprehensive health benefits.

Qualifications

• 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

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 trial balance
• Reconcile bank statements, schedules, and general ledger accounts
• Identify and resolve discrepancies promptly
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable
• 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
• Coordinate with managers and team members across both Hayward dealerships
• Support additional accounting responsibilities as needed

Skills

Bookkeeping

Accounting

Payroll

Attention to detail

Time management

Tools

Auto/Mate

Job description

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 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 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.

Don Johnson Motors is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

• 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.