Franchise Accountant

<p><strong>Job Title:</strong>&#xa0;<em>Franchise Accountant</em></p><p><strong>Job Location:</strong>&#xa0;17725 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 77094</p><p><strong>Job Overview:</strong></p><p><em>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.</em></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and analyze financial statements.</li><li>Perform month end closings in compliance with CBAC guidelines.</li><li>Bank and credit card reconciliations.</li><li>Heavy G/L account reconciliation, including A/R, A/P, fixed assets and accruals.</li><li>Preparing account analysis including reconciliations for specific G/L accounts for month end close.</li><li>Answering inquiries and follow-up with franchisees over accounting issues and procedures.</li><li>Preparing sales and use tax returns; analyzing related account balances.</li><li>Reconciling financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.</li><li>Working in compliance with federal, state and local legal requirements.</li><li>Performing inventory control reconciliation.</li><li>Preparing property tax renditions.</li><li>Manage various intercompany billings, payables and reconciliations.</li><li>Payroll assistance when required</li><li>Special projects, as assigned</li></ul>

<p><strong>Job Title:</strong>&#xa0;<em>Franchise Accountant</em></p><p><strong>Job Location:</strong>&#xa0;17725 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 77094</p><p><strong>Job Overview:</strong></p><p><em>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.</em></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and analyze financial statements.</li><li>Perform month end closings in compliance with CBAC guidelines.</li><li>Bank and credit card reconciliations.</li><li>Heavy G/L account reconciliation, including A/R, A/P, fixed assets and accruals.</li><li>Preparing account analysis including reconciliations for specific G/L accounts for month end close.</li><li>Answering inquiries and follow-up with franchisees over accounting issues and procedures.</li><li>Preparing sales and use tax returns; analyzing related account balances.</li><li>Reconciling financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.</li><li>Working in compliance with federal, state and local legal requirements.</li><li>Performing inventory control reconciliation.</li><li>Preparing property tax renditions.</li><li>Manage various intercompany billings, payables and reconciliations.</li><li>Payroll assistance when required</li><li>Special projects, as assigned</li></ul>

<p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>A positive customer service attitude towards others</li><li>Accounting education and/or 3 – 5 years prior experience.</li><li>Good understanding of fundamental accounting principles. (i.e. Fixed Assets, Accruals, etc...)</li><li>Proficient in Quick-Books accounting, MS Excel.</li><li>Experience accounting for multiple sets of company books.</li><li>Excellent time management and communication skills.</li><li>Sales tax, property tax or multi-state experience is a plus.</li><li>A team player who fits well with our core values and corporate culture of being Neighborly, practicing Transparency, Excellence, &amp; Joy</li></ul><p><strong>Physical Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>Occasionally bending, twisting, and turning.</li><li>Sitting for extended periods of time.</li><li>Occasionally&#xa0;lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.</li></ul><p><strong>Workplace Environment:</strong></p><ul><li>This role will be located at the Home Office in Houston, TX.</li><li>A great workplace culture that has won repeated Top Workplace accolades by the Houston Chronicle.&#xa0;</li><li>Open office layout to promote collaboration, conversation, and teamwork.&#xa0;</li><li>Options to work remote/home on Mondays and Fridays.</li><li>Some travel may be required (less than 10%).&#xa0;</li></ul>

<p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>A positive customer service attitude towards others</li><li>Accounting education and/or 3 – 5 years prior experience.</li><li>Good understanding of fundamental accounting principles. (i.e. Fixed Assets, Accruals, etc...)</li><li>Proficient in Quick-Books accounting, MS Excel.</li><li>Experience accounting for multiple sets of company books.</li><li>Excellent time management and communication skills.</li><li>Sales tax, property tax or multi-state experience is a plus.</li><li>A team player who fits well with our core values and corporate culture of being Neighborly, practicing Transparency, Excellence, &amp; Joy</li></ul><p><strong>Physical Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>Occasionally bending, twisting, and turning.</li><li>Sitting for extended periods of time.</li><li>Occasionally&#xa0;lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.</li></ul><p><strong>Workplace Environment:</strong></p><ul><li>This role will be located at the Home Office in Houston, TX.</li><li>A great workplace culture that has won repeated Top Workplace accolades by the Houston Chronicle.&#xa0;</li><li>Open office layout to promote collaboration, conversation, and teamwork.&#xa0;</li><li>Options to work remote/home on Mondays and Fridays.</li><li>Some travel may be required (less than 10%).&#xa0;</li></ul>

<p><strong>Base Salary:&#xa0;</strong>Competitive and commensurate with experience.</p><p>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.</p>