Bookkeeper / Accounting Specialist

Apply Job Type Full-time 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…