Corporate Accountant

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 340+ 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.

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:

The Corporate Accountant will work collaboratively with the Accounting team to support month-end close, reconciliations, multi-entity accounting, shop ownership transitions, and financial reporting. Candidates must be highly motivated and detail-oriented, with strong accounting fundamentals and the ability to adapt quickly to new systems and processes.

Expected start date: Early January, 2027

Essential Responsibilities:

• Complete assigned month-end and year-end close activities, including preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules for review.
• Reconcile bank, general ledger, and intercompany accounts, and research discrepancies.
• Prepare accounting entries and reconciliations for shop ownership transitions, ensuring transactions are properly allocated between entities.
• Analyze account activity to ensure transactions are accurately recorded in the appropriate accounts and entities.
• Assist with audit, tax, and financial reporting requirements.
• Contribute to the implementation and adoption of new ERP and accounting systems, including testing, data validation, and process changes.
• Use Excel and accounting systems to analyze financial data and improve processes.
• Collaborate with the Accounting team and other departments to resolve accounting issues.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance preferred.
• At least 3-5 years of work experience in accounting or finance.
• Strong knowledge of fundamental accounting principles.
• Proficient in QuickBooks Desktop and Online and in MS Excel.
• Experience accounting for multiple sets of company books.
• ERP implementation or conversion experience is a plus.
• A collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal skills who desires to pursue our Core Values of practicing Joy, Transparency, Excellence, and being Neighborly.

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.
• Hybrid, with options to work remote/home on Mondays and Fridays.
• Some travel may be required (less than 10%), to company conferences or offsite meetings.

Additional information

• 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.

• 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