What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tax Accountant position at Global Lending Services?
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 role
o Medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, supplemental insurance benefits, long-term and short-term disability
o 401K with employer match and 100% immediate vesting
o Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid company holidays to help you balance work and personal life
o Paid Volunteer Time Off (VTO) Annually
o 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.
\n- 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
- 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
- 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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