Bookkeeper / Accounting Specialist

Don Johnson Auto Group•Hayward, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Don Johnson’s Hayward Motors is hiring an experienced, dependable Bookkeeper / Accounting Specialist to support its Chevrolet and Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram dealerships in Hayward. This role goes beyond data entry: the employee will receive extensive cross-training across accounting functions, learn dealership operations, and have the opportunity to take on greater responsibilities and grow into a senior member of the accounting department. The position supports accounting operations for both dealerships, including transaction review and posting, account maintenance, reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable, reporting, payroll, tax reports, customer statements, warranty accounting, month-end close, and financial reporting. The employee will maintain organized and confidential records, coordinate with managers and team members, and take on additional accounting responsibilities as needed. The company describes itself as a fifth-generation family business guided by the Don Johnson Way and the Entrepreneurial Operating System. It emphasizes meaningful responsibility, approachable leadership, open communication, accountability, and long-term career growth. 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.

Nice To Haves

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; the employer welcomes experienced accounting professionals from banking, healthcare, manufacturing, construction, professional services, and other detail-driven environments.

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 on 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.
Cross-train across the complete dealership accounting cycle and 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 and develop into a senior resource within the accounting department.