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 290+ locations across 30 states. From our shops across the country to our Home Office headquarters in Houston, 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: At Christian Brothers Automotive, we seek to glorify God by providing excellent and ethical automotive repair service for our customers.

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
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Discounted Automotive Repair (at participating locations)
• Employer-paid Financial Wellness Program and App, SmartDollar & EveryDollar

Job Description

Job Title: Franchise Accountant

Job Location: 17725 Katy Fwy #200, Houston, TX 77094

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.

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 reconciliation’s 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

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 fits well with our core values and corporate culture of being Neighborly, 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.

Workplace Environment:

• This role will be located at the Home Office headquarters 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.
• 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.