Financial Accountant

Why GLS?
Purpose: Access to affordable, reliable transportation is essential to leading productive work and personal lives, caring well for oneself, one’s family, and the needs of others. Through advanced analytics and technology, we can more accurately predict credit risk and provide more people with an affordable auto financing option for their next vehicle. That’s what GLS has done for over 10 years, helping more than half a million families meet and improve their transportation needs.
People: Join a culture of over 1,000 employees who Care Deeply and Think Boldly, driving innovation in an adaptive and positive culture that celebrates successes. We empower and reward individuals and teams who make direct, positive impacts to the business and each other, who take pride in their work and are ever-raising the bar.
Growth: Recognized by Inc 5000 as one of the fastest-growing private companies in America. Join GLS to grow with us!
Benefits: GLS offers the below great benefits for your amazing work!o Competitive base pay and performance bonuses, dependent on roleo Medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, supplemental insurance benefits, long-term and short-term disabilityo 401K with employer match and 100% immediate vestingo Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid company holidays to help you balance work and personal lifeo Paid Volunteer Time Off (VTO) Annuallyo Tuition Reimbursement o Parental Leave o Business casual work environment
***This posting is to enter our campus recruiting and entry-level process for position offers being made for May 2027*** What does it mean to be a Financial Accountant at GLS? As a Financial Accountant, you will be responsible for adhering to GAAP, IRC, and associated regulations, preparing monthly accounting journal entries, book-to-tax adjustments, and various general ledger account reconciliations. This position will maintain various financial reporting records, and assist in the preparation of financial statements for the Company and its affiliates.

How will you drive value within the organization as a Financial Accountant?

Complete the monthly closing process including reconciliation of various balance sheet accounts and journal entries

Complete monthly, quarterly, and annual taxable income estimates and allocations

Assist with completing periodic state and local tax filings and federal information reporting

Develop, prepare, and review ad-hoc reports as needed for internal and external customers including internal and external audits

Evaluate processes for opportunities to improve efficiency, make recommendations for change, and support implementation of improved processes

Accurately maintain electronic records and files

What should you already know to be successful in this role?

Minimum of bachelor’s degree in Finance, Financial Management, Accounting, Mathematics, or a related field required

Basic knowledge of accounting and financial concepts required

Strong analytical, problem solving, data gathering, and analysis skills required

Strong Excel skills required; basic knowledge least one computer coding language (VBA, SQL) preferred

High level of intellectual curiosity required including the inclination and ability to understand the drivers of financial results and the overall financial picture of the organization at a high-level

High level of professional maturity; verbal and written communication skills necessary to interact with senior management required

Strong drive, ambition, and self-motivation; ‘self-starter’ with the ability to independently resolve day-today issues

Excellent organizational skills with high attention to detail

Team player that can adapt in a fast paced and changing environment

Commitment to exemplifying the organizational core values and key competencies

Employment Requirements:

This is an exempt level position whereby business need will dictate the exact work schedule which should be expected to vary at times. Generally, the days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:30am-5:30pm

Regular, predictable attendance is required, including in excess of 40 hours per week as business demands dictate

Evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand

The position does not require travel

Significant portions of daily assignments involve application of manual skills requiring motor coordination in combination with finger dexterity

Remain in a stationary position up to 100% of the workday

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