Staff Accountant - Central Automotive Group

Egroup Us; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Automotive Group is seeking a Staff Accountant in Houston to ensure the accuracy and consistency of dealership transactions. You will post transactions, reconcile various statements, and prepare monthly reports to support the finance team.

The role requires 1-3 years of accounting experience, with preference for automotive dealership experience. Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office is essential; strong confidentiality, math, and analytical communication skills are expected.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of accounting experience required.
• Automotive dealership accounting experience preferred but not required.
• Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Strong detail orientation and integrity in handling confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Post certain transactions and reconcile monthly manufacturer factory part statements.
• Reconcile extended warranty and insurance product reconciliations.
• Reconcile finance reserve statements and post monthly adjustments.
• Reconcile monthly floorplan statements.
• Prepare monthly sales professional unit count and sales achievement reports.
• Research and post transactions on weekly bank statement as needed.
• Assist Dealership Controller with end-of-month closeout entries.
• Backup accounting clerks as needed.
• Assist in training accounting clerks and overseeing schedules.
• Serve as supervisor to the accounting staff in absence of the Dealership Controller and Office Manager.

Skills

Finance basics

Time management

Confidentiality

Analytical skills

Communication

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Summary

The Staff Accountant is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and consistency of dealership transactions.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Post certain transactions and reconcile the monthly manufacturer factory part statements.
• Reconcile extended warranty and insurance product reconciliations.
• Reconcile finance reserve statements and post monthly adjustments
• Reconcile monthly floorplan statements
• Prepare the monthly sales professional unit count and sales achievement reports.
• Research and post certain transactions on weekly bank statement as needed
• Assist Dealership Controller with end of month closeout entries.
• Backup certain accounting clerk desks as needed.
• Assist the Dealership Controller in training accounting clerks and overseeing certain schedules designated by the Dealership Controller.
• Serves as supervisor to the accounting staff in absence of the Dealership Controller and/or Office Manager.
• Other duties that may be assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Solid understanding of principles of finance, accounting, and bookkeeping.
• Superb time management skills, ability to manage multiple priorities and excellent detail orientation.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of company and partner information.
• Strong mathematical, analytical and communication skills

Education and Experience

• 1 to 3 years of experience working in accounting required
• Prior automotive dealership accounting experience preferred but not required
• Intermediate understanding of Microsoft office, specifically Excel

Physical Requirements

• May lift objects that weigh as much as 15 lbs.
• Prolonged periods of sitting and working on a computer.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The policy of Central Automotive Group is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. Additionally, Central Automotive Group is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at [e-mail]. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and job number of the position for which you are applying.