Tax 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 Tax Accountant at GLS? As a Tax Accountant, you will be responsible for preparing book-to-tax adjustments, maintaining various tax reports and records, and preparing tax returns for the Company and its affiliates.

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

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

Assist in the preparation of federal and state income tax returns for the Company and its affiliates

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

Prepare ad-hoc reports as needed for internal and external stakeholders

Collaborate with management and external tax advisors to research tax planning opportunities

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 a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field required

Basic familiarity with tax concepts from either academic or professional experience

Strong mathematical, computational, and analytical skills

High proficiency in Excel required

Excellent organizational skills with high attention to detail and demonstrated ability to effectively set and manage multiple conflicting priorities

Intrinsically motivated with demonstrated ability to take initiative, identify needs, make recommendations for improvement, see recommendations through implementation, and evaluate improvements for effectiveness

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Proficient computer skills with working knowledge of standard business applications such as Microsoft Office; ability to quickly learn new computer applications as required

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

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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