Junior Accountant: GL & Month-End Close, Growth Path

Westside Lexus; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Competitive pay plans

Vacation and holiday pay

Medical, dental and prescription drug‑

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with employer match

Employee assistance program

Education assistance

Job summary

Westside Lexus in Houston, TX is seeking an Accountant I to support the Accounting department under the Accounting Manager, focusing on accurate monthly close and reliable financial reporting.

This entry-level role emphasizes GAAP-compliant ledger maintenance, journal entries, reconciliations, and collaboration with the Controller and team to meet internal and external customer expectations.

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 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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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 in a timely manner.
• Assist the Controller, Manager and/or associates in preparing ancillary audit schedules, audit footnotes, tax schedules and tax forms.
• Compare the actual results to the budgeted results and provide variance explanations on a monthly basis.
• Analyze monthly and year-end financial data to ensure that it is recorded accurately, in accordance with GAAP.
• 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.
• Set a good example for other associates and teammates to improve their productivity and performance.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Westside Lexus in Houston, TX is seeking an Accountant I to support the Accounting department under the Accounting Manager, focusing on accurate monthly close and reliable financial reporting.

This entry-level role emphasizes GAAP-compliant ledger maintenance, journal entries, reconciliations, and collaboration with the Controller and team to meet internal and external customer expectations.