Job description
Company Description
Christian Brothers Automotive
At Christian Brothers Automotive, we’re in the business of serving others. Fixing cars is the vehicle for us to do just that. Founded in 1982 with a mission to love our neighbors as ourselves, we’ve quickly grown to over 300+ locations across 30 states. From our shops across the country to our Support Center headquarters in Houston, Texas. we’re committed to being a top place to work, prioritizing diverse perspectives, a joyful and collaborative work environment, and opportunities to serve our guests and communities.
Mission Statement: To glorify God by serving our team, guests, and communities with excellence.
Benefits:
- Hybrid & In-office Work Schedule
- Group Health, Vision, Dental, Disability, and Life Insurance.
- 401K Match
- Employee Stock Ownership Program
- 3 Weeks of Paid Vacation
- 10 Paid Holidays
- Employer-paid Financial Wellness Program and App, SmartDollar & EveryDollar
Job Description
Job Title: Franchise Accountant
Job Location: 17725 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 77094
CBAC does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet CBAC employment eligibility standards.
Job Overview:
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.
Essential 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
Qualifications
Qualifications:
- 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.
- Sales tax, property tax or multi-state experience is a plus.
- A team player who seeks to embody our core values and corporate culture of being Neighborly, and practicing Transparency, Excellence, & Joy
Physical Requirements:
- 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.
Workplace Environment:
- This role will be located at the Support Center in Houston, TX.
- A great workplace culture that has won repeated Top Workplace accolades by the Houston Chronicle.
- Open office layout to promote collaboration, conversation, and teamwork.
- Options to work remote/home on Mondays and Fridays (after completing training period)
- Some travel may be required (less than 10%).
Additional Information
Base Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience.
All of your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Christian Brothers Automotive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CBAC maintains “At will” employment practices.
CBA is a participant in E-verify and will provide the federal government with new employees’ form I-9 to confirm they are authorized to work in the U.S.
For additional information, visit: https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf
