Accountant I

Job Description

Accountant I | Westside Lexus

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Westside Lexus, located in the Greater Houston area. Westside Lexus, part of a growing dealership network that includes Northside Lexus, is committed to customer satisfaction and operational excellence in the automotive retail industry. This position is vital to the Accounting department, ensuring accurate financial reporting and supporting both internal and external customers as the business expands.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person Greater Houston

• Team: Reports to the Accounting Manager, supporting the Accounting department.
• Mission: To ensure accurate financial records, support financial reporting, and meet the expectations of internal and external customers.

What You’ll Actually Do
• General Ledger Close: Execute a monthly close of the General Ledger for assigned areas of both Westside and Northside Lexus, updating the checklist and preparing for management review.
• Journal Entries & Documentation: Prepare all journal entries, including recurring ones for month-end close, and maintain well-documented work papers for accuracy.
• Account Reconciliation: Reconcile balance sheet accounts in a timely fashion, actively resolving any reconciling items as they arise.
• Financial Analysis & GAAP Compliance: Analyze monthly and year-end financial data to ensure accurate recording and compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Audit & Tax Support: Assist the Controller, Manager, and other associates in preparing ancillary audit schedules, audit footnotes, tax schedules, and tax forms.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance from a four-year college or university. This is an early career role.
• Experience: 0-2 years of general ledger accounting experience is required.
• Skills: Strong analytical abilities to interpret financial reports, technical journals, and legal documents.
• Skills: Proficiency in administration and organizational tasks, including excellent typing and 10-key by touch skills.
• Skills: Effective oral and written communication skills for addressing customer inquiries and internal reporting.
• Skills: Ability to follow detailed instructions and adhere to the company’s confidentiality and data management policy.