Tax Team - Administrator

Tax Administrator

GLOVIS America, Inc. is a third-party logistics provider headquartered in Irvine, CA. Since our inception in 2002, we are committed to delivering our customer's products via truck, rail, or ocean vessel throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Glovis America makes every effort to exceed standards by providing quality service to our customers and vendors of the automotive, freight forwarding, parts distribution, used car, and fuel industries. We cater logistics strategies and processes to our customers' needs by utilizing the latest information systems and advanced technologies.

The Tax Administrator is a professional-level exempt position responsible for performing a broad range of complex tax compliance, reporting, and analytical activities in support of the Company's U.S. federal, state, and local tax obligations. This role requires the application of technical tax knowledge, professional judgment, and analytical skills to interpret tax data, evaluate compliance requirements, and support tax strategy execution. The position operates with a high degree of autonomy within established policies and contributes meaningfully to the Company's tax accuracy, risk management, and financial reporting integrity.

$61,949 - $74,338 yearly salary range. (Subject to Compensation Study Upon Candidate Selection)

1. Advanced Tax Compliance & Reporting Execution - Perform preparation, review, and analysis of U.S. federal, state, and local tax filings, including income, sales & use, property, and other indirect taxes. - Interpret tax regulations and filing requirements to determine appropriate data treatment and compliance methodology. - Analyze trial balances, general ledger activity, and supporting schedules to identify tax-sensitive transactions.

2. Tax Provision & Financial Reporting Support - Prepare, analyze, and validate financial and tax data required for quarterly and annual income tax provision calculations performed by external service providers, including current and deferred tax components under ASC 740. - Analyze and reconcile book-to-tax differences and deferred tax drivers, and prepare supporting schedules and documentation. - Coordinate with external accounting firms and internal stakeholders to support accurate and timely tax provision reporting and financial statement disclosure.

3. Interpretive Analysis & Professional Judgment - Apply independent judgment in evaluating tax data, resolving discrepancies, and determining appropriate tax treatments within established guidelines. - Identify potential compliance risks or variances and escalate matters requiring managerial review with well-supported analysis.

4. Audit, Examination & Documentation Support - Serve as a primary preparer of responses to tax audits, notices, and information document requests. - Prepare technical explanations, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for internal and external reviewers. - Maintain audit-ready workpapers and documentation aligned with internal control standards.

5. Systems, Data & Process Ownership - Utilize ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and advanced Excel models to extract, validate, and analyze tax-relevant financial data. - Own assigned compliance calendars, filing trackers, and documentation repositories to ensure timely and accurate execution.

6. Cross-Functional & Advisor Collaboration - Partner with Accounting, Treasury, Payroll, and Operations teams to interpret financial data and tax implications. - Coordinate with external tax advisors in preparing filings, provision data, and audit responses.

7. Process Optimization & Controls Enhancement - Identify opportunities to enhance tax processes, improve efficiency, and strengthen documentation and internal controls. - Contribute to the development of standardized templates, procedures, and best practices for the tax function.

8. Special Projects & Advisory Support - Perform tax research and analytical support for discrete projects as assigned. - Other duties as assigned to support evolving business and tax requirements.

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Basic Life and AD&D as well as Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Paid Vacation, 14 Holidays, and Sick leave

Hospital and Critical Illness Insurance

Wellness Program and Gym Reimbursement*

401(k) with Generous Matching

Referral Bonuses*

Auto Allowance*

Quarterly Employee Lunches, Summer Refreshments, and Monthly Team Building Activities*

Discretionary Bonuses*

Tuition Reimbursement*

All benefits pursuant to Company policy

Solid knowledge of U.S. federal and multi-state corporate tax concepts

Working knowledge of ASC 740 income tax accounting and financial reporting

Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and professional experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP)

Ability to exercise independent judgment on technical matters within defined frameworks

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Exposure to indirect tax regimes (sales & use, property tax, gross receipts)

Experience in a corporate tax or public accounting environment

CPA/EA license or active progress toward certification

Bachelors Required

5 - 9 years of direct experience in Finance, Accounting

CPA license or active progress toward certification Preferred

Ability to sit in front of a desk and/or in front of the computer for long periods

Must operate desktop, computers, laptop, printer, scanners, shredders, etc.

Constant use of hand/grasping product, writing, and typing

Sit for 5+ hours per day

Stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach over shoulder, kneel, push, pull 1-3 hours per day

Typical office environment with low-level noise exposure

This position is located in the Irvine, CA office