About this role
***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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