Junior Accountant: Month-End Close & GAAP

The Friedkin Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; 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

Education Assistance

Job summary

The Friedkin Group is seeking an Accountant I to support the Westside & Northside Lexus accounting teams. You will handle monthly close activities, prepare journal entries, maintain reconciliations, and ensure GAAP-compliant reporting for dealership operations.

Responsibilities include variance analysis, audit support, and responding to queries while maintaining strong internal controls. This is a full‑time position with opportunities for growth within the finance organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 0–2 years of General Ledger accounting experience.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret financial reports and legal documents.

Responsibilities

• Execute monthly close of the general ledger for Westside & Northside Lexus.
• Prepare journal entries including recurring entries for Month End Close.
• Maintain work papers for journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and resolve reconciling items.
• Assist with audit schedules, footnotes, tax schedules and forms.
• Provide variance explanations comparing actual to budgeted results.
• Analyze monthly and year-end financial data for GAAP compliance.
• Research accounting questions and resolve customer issues within timeframe.
• Set a good example to improve productivity and performance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

10-key by touch

Typing

Communication

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

The Friedkin Group is seeking an Accountant I to support the Westside & Northside Lexus accounting teams. You will handle monthly close activities, prepare journal entries, maintain reconciliations, and ensure GAAP-compliant reporting for dealership operations.

Responsibilities include variance analysis, audit support, and responding to queries while maintaining strong internal controls. This is a full‑time position with opportunities for growth within the finance organization.