Senior Accountant at Gulf States Toyota

Living Our Values
All associates are guided by Our Values. Our Values are the unifying foundation of our companies. We strive to ensure that every decision we make and every action we take demonstrates Our Values. We believe that putting Our Values into practice creates lasting benefits for all of our associates, shareholders, and the communities in which we live.

Why Join Us

• Career Growth: Advance your career with opportunities for leadership and personal development.
• Culture of Excellence: Be part of a supportive team that values your input and encourages innovation.
• Competitive Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that looks after both your professional and personal needs.

Total Rewards
Our Total Rewards package underscores our commitment to recognizing your contributions. We offer a competitive and fair compensation structure that includes base pay and performance-based rewards. Compensation is based on skill set, experience, qualifications, and job-related requirements. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, wellness programs, retirement plans, and generous paid leave. Discover more about what we offer by visiting our Benefits page.

A Day In The Life
The Senior Accountant under the leadership of the Accounting Manager is responsible for general ledger accounting functions, including fixed asset accounting. This role involves ensuring the accuracy of financial data recorded, compliance with accounting standards, and timely financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting, exceptional analytical skills, and experience in managing complex financial transactions.

As a Senior Accountant you will:

• Execute a Monthly Close of the General Ledger for Gulf States Toyota and maintain the close schedule.
• Prepare journal entries for Month End Close. Make materiality decisions on close entries.
• Compare the actual results to the budgeted results and provide variance explanations on a monthly basis.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts in a timely fashion; resolve reconciling items in a timely manner.
• Manage and maintain the fixed asset register, ensuring accurate tracking of all capital expenditures.
• Record asset acquisitions, disposals, transfers, and depreciation; ensure compliance with capitalization policies and procedures.
• Maintain well-documented workpapers and instructions for journal entries, account reconciliations and system processes.
• Analyze monthly and year-end financial data to ensure all financial transactions are accurately recorded in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Assist in reviewing or preparing ancillary audit schedules, audit footnotes and tax schedules.
• Research and resolve accounting transaction questions and other business unit issues in an agreed upon timeframe.
• Perform on special projects.

What We Need From You

• Bachelor's Degree with 5 - 8 years of experience in the field or in a related area or possess an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Hands on experience with SAP S4/Hana, including Financial Accounting Module Preferred
• ‘Big Four' accounting firm experience Preferred
• Proficient in effective communication (both oral and written)
• Proficient in change management (promote, coordinate, and support)
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new systems, tools, and processes
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Thrives in environments where goals, processes or strategies may not be clearly defined
• Excellent attention to details and organizational skills
• Strong Excel skills, including data validation and complex formula based calculations
• Solid problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve system issues in SAP and ERP environment
• apply common sense.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) candidates who have passed at least three parts of the CPA exam may also be considered. Preferred

Physical and Environmental RequirementsThe physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of the job, the associate is required on a daily basis to analyze and interpret data, communicate, and remain in a stationary position for a significant amount of the work day and frequently access, input, and retrieve information from the computer and other office productivity devices. The associate is regularly required to move about the office and around the corporate campus. The associate must frequently move up to 10 pounds and occasionally move up to 25 pounds.

Travel Requirements
20% Minimal travel is required for this position (up to 20% of the time and on a domestic basis).

Join Us
The Friedkin Group and its affiliates are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please contact us at TalentAcquisition@friedkin.com. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.

We are seeking candidates legally authorized to work in the United States, without Sponsorship.

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