Finance & AR/AP Call Center Specialist

Group 1 Automotive, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Group 1 Automotive, Inc. is seeking an Accounting Call Center Specialist to support centralized Finance and Accounting operations, serving as the primary contact for customer and vendor inquiries related to F&I, AR, and AP.

You will respond to inquiries via phone and email and help resolve routine issues. The role requires strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, with collaboration across departments to improve

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–3 years in customer service, accounting support, call center, or related role.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Typing proficiency of 50+ words per minute.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to read, interpret, and explain company policies and finance-related documentation.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PDF).
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Strong technical aptitude with the ability to quickly learn new systems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for inbound customer and vendor inquiries related to F&I, AR, and AP.
• Provide professional, courteous, and timely customer service via phone and email.
• Assist customers with questions regarding finance products, contracts, refunds, payments, and company policies.
• Respond to vendor inquiries regarding payments, refunds, invoices, and supporting documentation.
• Escalate complex issues to the appropriate department for resolution.
• Research customer and vendor accounts using dealership management and document management systems.
• Retrieve copies of checks, invoices, statements, and supporting documentation as requested.
• Download and distribute PDF statements and financial documents to vendors and internal departments.
• Perform data entry while maintaining accurate records and documentation.
• Record customer interactions, notes, and activity logs in departmental tracking spreadsheets and systems.
• Gather call activity and Zoom Workplace reporting data to support departmental reporting and operational metrics.
• Coordinate with Finance & Insurance, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, dealership personnel, and other corporate departments to resolve inquiries.
• Send follow-up communications and monitor outstanding requests through completion.
• Assist with department-related reporting, issue tracking, and escalations.
• Provide receptionist coverage and general administrative support as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal & written communication

Typing 50+ wpm

Attention to detail

Time management

Learning new systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in Business/Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PDF)

CDK Dealer Management System

DocuWare

Zoom Workplace

Job description

Group 1 Automotive, Inc. is seeking an Accounting Call Center Specialist to support centralized Finance and Accounting operations, serving as the primary contact for customer and vendor inquiries related to F&I, AR, and AP.

You will respond to inquiries via phone and email and help resolve routine issues. The role requires strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, with collaboration across departments to improve