Accounts Receivable Clerk

Group 1 Automotive; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Group 1 Automotive is seeking an Accounts Receivable Clerk to join our accounting team in Houston, TX. This role handles reconciliations, receivables, collections, credit processing, and reporting to support dealership operations.

You will work directly with stores and customers, ensuring timely payments, accurate aging, and clear documentation, leveraging CDK and MS Office tools. A proactive communicator with attention to detail will thrive in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior accounting and CDK dealership management software experience.
• Prior accounts receivable and automotive experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cash & Deposit Reconciliation: Perform daily reconciliation and correcting entries for dealership deposits; post daily banking activity (credit card, ACH, cash, check, and NSF/returned-check items); maintain credit card receivable and cash clearing schedules, researching unresolved balances.
• Receivables & Capping: Apply accounts receivable payments to clear balances in a timely manner per policy, monitor aging for uncleared or uncollected balances, and resolve related discrepancies with dealership, accounting, and customer contacts.
• Collections: Manage past-due charge accounts, contact customers/stores to secure payment, maintain collection notes and follow-up schedules, and prioritize high-risk accounts based on aging reports.
• Credit & Documentation: Process credit override requests, check requests, and account write-offs, including gathering backup and approvals.
• Reporting & Communication: Prepare and distribute aging/collections reports; maintain ongoing communication with stores on deposits, balances, and schedules.
• Additional Duties: Support other projects as assigned.

Skills

Accounts Receivable

Customer communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CDK

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

Job description

About Us

Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: GPI) is a Fortune 250 leader in global automotive retail, operating more than 250 dealerships and collision centers across the United States and United Kingdom. As the 4th largest dealership group in the U.S., Group 1 delivers a fully integrated automotive experience, including vehicle sales, financing, aftersales service, and digital retail solutions. As the automotive industry continues to evolve, Group 1 is investing in the people, technology, and operational excellence needed to shape what comes next. Our work is grounded in a simple belief, that a better experience for customers starts with an exemplary experience for employees. At Group 1, our commitment is to keep finding smarter ways to serve our customers and support one another. We believe great careers are built in environments where people are trusted, challenged, and given room to grow. If you share our core values of integrity, transparency, professionalism, teamwork, and respect, you can get more with Group 1. More opportunity. More support. More ways to build a career that moves you forward.

Overview

Group 1 is seeking an Accounts Receivable Clerk to join our accounting team! This role is responsible for reconcilliation, receivables, collections, credit and more. If you're looking to join a growing organization with tons of opportunity to grow and develop, look no further!

Responsibilities

• Cash & Deposit Reconciliation: Perform daily reconciliation and correcting entries for dealership deposits; post daily banking activity (credit card, ACH, cash, check, and NSF/returned-check items); maintain credit card receivable and cash clearing schedules, researching unresolved balances.
• Receivables & Capping: Apply accounts receivable payments to clear balances in a timely manner per policy, monitor aging for uncleared or uncollected balances, and resolve related discrepancies with dealership, accounting, and customer contacts.
• Collections: Manage past-due charge accounts, contact customers/stores to secure payment, maintain collection notes and follow-up schedules, and prioritize high-risk accounts based on aging reports.
• Credit & Documentation: Process credit override requests, check requests, and account write-offs, including gathering backup and approvals.
• Reporting & Communication: Prepare and distribute aging/collections reports; maintain ongoing communication with stores on deposits, balances, and schedules.
• Additional Duties: Support other projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required, along with prior accounting and CDK (dealership management software) experience; prior accounts receivable and automotive experience preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Comfortable with direct customer and dealership contact for collections and reconciliation purposes.
• Strong ability to prioritize and multi-task in a deadline-driven environment, with excellent attention to detail and strong verbal, written, and organizational communication skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. Employment is contingent upon successfully completing all applicable pre-employment requirements in accordance with federal, state, and local law.