Staff Accountant

About Us

Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: GPI) is a Fortune 250 leader in global automotive retail, operating more than 250 dealerships and collision centers across the United States and United Kingdom. As the 4th largest dealership group in the U.S., Group 1 delivers a fully integrated automotive experience, including vehicle sales, financing, aftersales service, and digital retail solutions. As the automotive industry continues to evolve, Group 1 is investing in the people, technology, and operational excellence needed to shape what comes next. Our work is grounded in a simple belief, that a better experience for customers starts with an exemplary experience for employees. At Group 1, our commitment is to keep finding smarter ways to serve our customers and support one another. We believe great careers are built in environments where people are trusted, challenged, and given room to grow. If you share our core values of integrity, transparency, professionalism, teamwork, and respect, you can get more with Group 1. More opportunity. More support. More ways to build a career that moves you forward.

Overview

Group 1 seeks to hire a Staff Accountant for our Corporate Consolidations Department. The position reports to Group 1’s Manager of Consolidations.

The Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting the monthly and quarterly consolidation of financial results across Group 1's dealership and corporate entities. This role will assist with financial statement reviews, consolidation accounting, account reconciliations, reserve analyses, and acquisition and disposition accounting activities.

The ideal candidate is highly analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. This position provides exposure to a large, multi-entity public company environment and offers opportunities to develop expertise in financial reporting, consolidations, and corporate accounting.

Responsibilities

• Review dealership financial statements, supporting schedules, and internally generated audit reports for accuracy and completeness

• Assist with the monthly and quarterly consolidation of financial results for dealership and corporate entities

• Prepare and post journal entries related to consolidation accounting activities

• Prepare monthly and quarterly account reconciliations and supporting schedules

• Assist with quarterly reserve analyses and related reporting

• Support acquisition and disposition accounting activities, including integration and reporting requirements

• Assist with month-end and quarter-end close processes and reporting deadlines

• Prepare ad hoc financial reports, analyses, and schedules as requested

• Support internal and external audit requests and provide required documentation

• Participate in special projects and process improvement initiatives within the Corporate Accounting and Consolidations function

• Maintain compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and internal controls

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited institution

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial statement preparation

• One to two years of relevant experience in:

  • Public accounting

  • Corporate accounting

  • Financial reporting

  • Or a large multi-location organization

• Experience with:

  • Oracle FCCS

  • Oracle Fusion ERP

  • General ledger systems

  • Experience utilizing generative AI tools in accounting workflow

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Effective verbal and written communication skills

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy

• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Preferred

• Experience with:

  • Consolidation accounting

  • Financial reporting

  • Multi-entity organizations

• CPA certification or active pursuit of CPA licensure

• Exposure to acquisition and disposition accounting activitiess

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check and/or drug screening.