General Accountant

Group 1 Automotive, Inc.•Houston, TX

10d

About The Position

Group 1 Automotive, Inc., an international, Fortune 250 automotive retailer and a leading operator in the automotive retailing industry, is seeking experienced and dynamic General Accountants to join our team. Group 1 Automotive owns and operates automotive dealerships and collision centers in the United States and United Kingdom. We offer our associates a team environment, great benefits and ongoing training and support. If you are in alignment with our values of integrity, transparency, professionalism, teamwork, and respect - now might be the time for you to accelerate your career as part of the best company in automotive retail. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, required
Proficient in Microsoft Outlook and Excel.
Must be able to work extended hours at month-end.
All applicants must pass pre-employment testing to include: background checks, MVR, and drug testing in order to qualify for employment

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.