Staff Accountant

Group 1 Automotive, Inc.•Houston, TX

About The Position

Group 1 seeks to hire a Staff Accountant for our Corporate Consolidations Department. The position reports to Group 1’s Manager of Consolidations. The Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting the monthly and quarterly consolidation of financial results across Group 1's dealership and corporate entities. This role will assist with financial statement reviews, consolidation accounting, account reconciliations, reserve analyses, and acquisition and disposition accounting activities. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. This position provides exposure to a large, multi-entity public company environment and offers opportunities to develop expertise in financial reporting, consolidations, and corporate accounting.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited institution
Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial statement preparation
One to two years of relevant experience in: Public accounting, Corporate accounting, Financial reporting, Or a large multi-location organization
Experience with: Oracle FCCS, Oracle Fusion ERP, General ledger systems
Experience utilizing generative AI tools in accounting workflow
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Nice To Haves

Experience with: Consolidation accounting, Financial reporting, Multi-entity organizations
CPA certification or active pursuit of CPA licensure
Exposure to acquisition and disposition accounting activities

Responsibilities

Review dealership financial statements, supporting schedules, and internally generated audit reports for accuracy and completeness
Assist with the monthly and quarterly consolidation of financial results for dealership and corporate entities
Prepare and post journal entries related to consolidation accounting activities
Prepare monthly and quarterly account reconciliations and supporting schedules
Assist with quarterly reserve analyses and related reporting
Support acquisition and disposition accounting activities, including integration and reporting requirements
Assist with month-end and quarter-end close processes and reporting deadlines
Prepare ad hoc financial reports, analyses, and schedules as requested
Support internal and external audit requests and provide required documentation
Participate in special projects and process improvement initiatives within the Corporate Accounting and Consolidations function
Maintain compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and internal controls