Franchise Accountant | Support Center

Christian Brothers Automotive•Houston, TX

3h•Hybrid

About The Position

Our team of professional accountants support small business owners (our franchisees) by providing on time financial statements and monthly accounting support for up to fifteen franchise locations. Candidates must be highly motivated, detail-oriented, self-starters and able to multi-task effectively with excellent organizational, problem-solving and communication skills.

Requirements

A positive customer service attitude towards others
Accounting education and/or 3 – 5 years prior experience.
Good understanding of fundamental accounting principles. (i.e. Fixed Assets, Accruals, etc...)
Proficient in Quick-Books accounting, MS Excel.
Experience accounting for multiple sets of company books.
Excellent time management and communication skills.
A team player who seeks to embody our core values and corporate culture of being Neighborly, and practicing Transparency, Excellence, & Joy
Occasionally bending, twisting, and turning.
Sitting for extended periods of time.
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

Nice To Haves

Sales tax, property tax or multi-state experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Prepare and analyze financial statements.
Perform month end closings in compliance with CBAC guidelines.
Bank and credit card reconciliations.
Heavy G/L account reconciliation, including A/R, A/P, fixed assets and accruals.
Preparing account analysis including reconciliations for specific G/L accounts for month end close.
Answering inquiries and follow-up with franchisees over accounting issues and procedures.
Preparing sales and use tax returns; analyzing related account balances.
Reconciling financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
Working in compliance with federal, state and local legal requirements.
Performing inventory control reconciliation.
Preparing property tax renditions.
Manage various intercompany billings, payables and reconciliations.
Payroll assistance when required
Special projects, as assigned