Accountant I - Westside Lexus

Friedkin Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Competitive pay

Vacation and holidays

Medical, dental and prescription plans

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with employer match

Employee assistance program

Education assistance

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Friedkin is seeking an Accountant I in Houston, TX to support the Accounting department under the Accounting Manager. You will assist with month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis to ensure GAAP compliance and accurate financial reporting.

You’ll work with the Controller and team to prepare audit schedules and tax forms, respond to inquiries, and help deliver reliable financial data for internal and external customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance from four-year college or university; required 0-2 years General Ledger Accounting experience.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret financial reports, journals, and legal documents; respond to inquiries from customers or regulatory agencies in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Execute a Monthly Close of the General Ledger for Westside & Northside Lexus for areas assigned; update monthly close checklist and inform Manager when reports are ready.
• Prepare journal entries – including recurring entries – for Month End Close.
• Maintain well-documented work papers for journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts in a timely fashion; resolve reconciling items promptly.
• Assist the Controller, Manager and associates with audit schedules, tax schedules and tax forms.
• Compare actual results to budgeted results and provide variance explanations monthly.
• Analyze monthly and year-end data to ensure GAAP accuracy.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent typing skills

10-key by touch

Communication skills

Confidentiality / data management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Accountant I, under the leadership of the Accounting Manager, will support the Accounting department in meeting and exceeding the expectations of internal and external customers.

Essential Functions

Listing of essential function (In order of importance)

1. Execute a Monthly Close of the General Ledger for Westside & Northside Lexus for areas assigned. Update the monthly close checklist. Inform Manager when the monthly financial reports are ready for review
2. Prepare journal entries – including recurring entries – for Month End Close.
3. Maintain well‑documented work papers for journal entries and account reconciliations.
4. Reconcile balance sheet accounts in a timely fashion; resolve reconciling items in a timely manner.
5. Assist the Controller, Manager and/or associates in preparing ancillary audit schedules, audit footnotes, tax schedules and tax forms.
6. Compare the actual results to the budgeted results and provide variance explanations on a monthly basis.
7. Analyze monthly and year‑end financial data to ensure that it is recorded accurately, in accordance with GAAP.
8. Research and resolve accounting transaction questions and other customer issues in an agreed upon timeframe. Strive to satisfy customers and keep management informed of any issues.
9. Set a good example for other associates and teammates to improve their productivity and performance.

• Other duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance from four-year College or university; required 0-2 years General Ledger Accounting experience

Ability to read, analyze and interpret common automotive and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies or members of the business community in a timely manner.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

COMPENTENCIES

• Demonstrate good administration and organizational skills
• Excellent typing skills
• Must excel in 10-key by touch
• Is able to follow detailed instructions
• Is able to communicate effectively – orally and in writing
• Is able to adhere to the company’s confidentiality / data management policy

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Comprehensive On-The-Job Training and Opportunity for Advancement
• Competitive Pay Plans
• A Well-Established Company and Stellar Reputation
• Vacation and Holiday Pay
• Medical, Dental and Prescription Drug Plans
• Life and Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Investment Plan with Employer Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Education Assistance
• Voluntary Benefits and much more!

Our business is growing!

Our Talent Team recruits talent to compliment both our Westside and Northside Lexus dealerships. With our recent business growth, we are in need of quality individuals to staff, our dealership needs. We seek individuals that have the highest level of integrity, a stable work history, a commitment to relentless customer satisfaction and a desire for a long-term profitable career.

Check us out on Social Media:

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*The Friedkin Group and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain drug‑free workplaces by conducting pre‑employment drug testing.