Tax Team - Administrator

Glovis America, Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Care flexible spending accounts

401(k) with matching

Bonuses

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Glovis America, Inc. in Irvine, CA is seeking a Tax Administrator to manage complex tax compliance and reporting for U.S. federal, state, and local obligations. You will apply technical tax knowledge and professional judgment to interpret data and support tax strategy execution.

The role emphasizes autonomy within policy, collaboration with Accounting, Treasury, Payroll, and Operations, and ongoing process improvements in tax controls and documentation.

Qualifications

• 5–9 years of direct experience in Finance or Accounting.
• CPA license or active progress toward certification preferred.
• Knowledge of U.S. federal and multi-state tax concepts.
• Familiar with ASC 740 income tax accounting and financial reporting.
• Experience using ERP systems (SAP) and advanced Excel.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment on technical matters.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Exposure to indirect tax regimes (sales & use, property tax).
• Experience in corporate tax or public accounting environment.
• CPA/EA certification progress is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and analyze U.S. federal, state, and local tax filings.
• Interpret tax regulations and determine data treatment for compliance.
• Analyze trial balances and GL activity for tax implications.
• Support tax provision calculations under ASC 740 with external providers.
• Coordinate with external advisors and internal stakeholders.
• Prepare tax audit responses and supporting documentation.
• Maintain audit-ready workpapers and documentation per controls.
• Identify process improvements and enhance tax controls.
• Support special tax projects as assigned.

Skills

Tax concepts

ASC 740

Analytical skills

Excel

Tax accounting

Independent judgment

Communication

Indirect tax

Public accounting experience

CPA progress

Education

CPA license or progress toward certification

Tools

SAP ERP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Posted Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 10:00 AM

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.

Summary

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

Compensation

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

Responsibilities

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 escalation 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.

Other duties as assigned

Benefits of working at GLOVIS America Inc.

• Medical Insurance
• Vision 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
• Quarterly Employee Lunches, Summer Refreshments, and Monthly Team Building Activities*
• Discretionary Bonuses*
• Tuition Reimbursement*

All benefits pursuant to Company policy

Skills

• 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

Education & Experience

• 5 - 9 years of direct experience in Finance, Accounting
• CPA license or active progress toward certification Preferred

Glovis America, Inc. adheres to the equal employment opportunity guidelines set forth by federal, state, and local laws. The information requested on this form is sought in good faith and will not be used to discriminate against the applicant based on race, religion or creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, marital status, sex or gender (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, or related circumstances), gender identity, gender expression, age, citizenship, sexual orientation, family care or medical leave status, military and veteran status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state and local laws.

Physical Requirements

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

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Working and Environmental Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Typical office environment with low-level noise exposure
• This position is located in the Irvine, CAoffice

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by employees assigned to this position. They are not intended to be a complete list of all job duties performed by persons in the position. Glovis America reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time as the needs of the company and requirements of the job change.