Accountant I
Westside Lexus
Greater Houston0–2 yrs2h agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 2 years · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- AccountingAuditingTaxBudgetingGAAPExcel
- Work
- On-site in Greater Houston
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Accounting81%Tax56%Auditing31%of 16 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Oct 30, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
The Accountant I, under the leadership of the Accounting Manager, will support the Accounting department in meeting and exceeding the expectations of internal and external customers.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute a Monthly Close of the General Ledger for Westside & Northside Lexus for areas assigned.
- Update the monthly close checklist.
- Inform Manager when the monthly financial reports are ready for review.
- Prepare journal entries – including recurring entries – for Month End Close.
- Maintain well-documented work papers for journal entries and account reconciliations.
- Reconcile balance sheet accounts in a timely fashion; resolve reconciling items in a timely manner.
- Assist the Controller, Manager and/or associates in preparing ancillary audit schedules, audit footnotes, tax schedules and tax forms.
- Compare actual results to budgeted results and provide variance explanations on a monthly basis.
- Analyze monthly and year-end financial data to ensure it is recorded accurately, in accordance with GAAP.
- Research and resolve accounting transaction questions and other customer issues in an agreed-upon timeframe.
- Strive to satisfy customers and keep management informed of any issues.
- Set a good example for other associates and teammates to improve their productivity and performance.
- Other duties may be assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance from a four-year College or university.
- 0-2 years General Ledger Accounting experience.
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret common automotive and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents.
- Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies or members of the business community in a timely manner.
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.
Competencies
- Demonstrate good administration and organizational skills.
- Excellent typing skills.
- Must excel in 10-key by touch.
- Able to follow detailed instructions.
- Able to communicate effectively – orally and in writing.
- Able to adhere to the company’s confidentiality / data management policy.