General Accountant

Group 1 Automotive, Inc.•Houston, TX

About The Position

Group 1 Automotive, Inc. is seeking an experienced and dynamic General Accountant to join their team. The general accountant role is an essential accounting role that focuses on the accounting posting and balance sheet clearance for all Group 1 Automotive stores in the United States. Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: GPI) is a Fortune 250 leader in global automotive retail, operating more than 250 dealerships and collision centers across the United States and United Kingdom. As the 4th largest dealership group in the U.S., Group 1 delivers a fully integrated automotive experience, including vehicle sales, financing, aftersales service, and digital retail solutions. As the automotive industry continues to evolve, Group 1 is investing in the people, technology, and operational excellence needed to shape what comes next. Our work is grounded in a simple belief, that a better experience for customers starts with an exemplary experience for employees. At Group 1, our commitment is to keep finding smarter ways to serve our customers and support one another. We believe great careers are built in environments where people are trusted, challenged, and given room to grow. If you share our core values of integrity, transparency, professionalism, teamwork, and respect, you can get more with Group 1. More opportunity. More support. More ways to build a career that moves you forward.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, required
Proficient in Microsoft Outlook and Excel.
Must be able to work extended hours at month-end.

Nice To Haves

Prior dealership accounting experience, a plus.
Experience using CDK, a plus.

Responsibilities

Review all items in Activation que daily – ensure products are active and accounting in correct.
Review all Cancellations daily
Perform factory reconciliations at month-end
Perform floorplan reconciliations at month-end
Post daily banking activity for all assigned dealerships
Post various monthly statements/invoices from the vehicle manufacturer
Post monthly/weekly finance and insurance product statements/invoices
Post monthly finance reserve statements from lenders
Assist in maintaining various other balance sheet account schedules
Posting bank Statements
Processing PID errors
Reviewing all Repair Orders with products purchased
Review the Loaner Que
Complete reserve statements by monthly due date and process all chargebacks
Turn in all schedules each month with notes on each line items by scheduled monthly due dates.
Other duties, as assigned.