Staff 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 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 Staff Accountant at GLS? As a Staff Accountant, you will be responsible for performing general bookkeeping on a weekly and monthly basis, maintaining various financial reports and records, and providing support to the accounting team. How will you drive value within the organization as a Staff Accountant?

Evaluate and reconcile expenses, cash postings, and invoices for proper accounting treatment and payment, including customer refund and related customer billing processes

Review prepared monthly bank reconciliations and assist in resolving variances

Complete the monthly closing process including reconciliations and journal entries for Fiserv, payroll, receivables held for sale and others as required by management

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

Work closely with other finance teams to resolve variances

Accurately maintain electronic records and files

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

Minimum of bachelor’s degree required

Strong mathematical, computational, and analytical skills with a high-level attention to detail

High proficiency in Excel required; proficient computer skills with working knowledge of internet and standard business applications such as Microsoft Office; ability to quickly learn new computer applications as required

Experience with Power BI, SQL, and/or NetSuite a plus

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

Excellent interpersonal skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

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

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, days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:30am-5:30pm

Regular, predictable attendance is required, including evening and weekend work as business demands dictate

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

Constantly operate a computer and other standard office equipment

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