Income Tax Accountant II

What's Under the Hood

DriveTime Family of Brands is the largest privately owned used car sales finance & servicing company in the nation. Headquartered in Tempe, Arizona and Dallas, Texas, we create opportunities and improve the lives of our customers and our employees by placing a focus on putting the right customer, in the right vehicle, on the right terms and on their path to ownership.

The DriveTime Family of Brands spans across DriveTime, Bridgecrest and SilverRock. You can find us at the intersection of technology and innovation as we use our proprietary tools and over two decades of industry knowledge to redefine the process of purchasing, financing, and protecting your vehicle.

That's Nice, But What's the Job?

In short, as an Income Tax Accountant II on our internal tax team, you will play a key role in supporting the company's income tax compliance and accounting. Working under the guidance of senior tax professionals, you'll ensure accurate federal and state income tax filings, support the income tax provision process for financial reporting, and contribute to research and planning initiatives. You'll collaborate closely with colleagues across Accounting, Finance, and other departments to align tax operations with the company's broader business goals.

In long, our Income Tax Accountants are responsible for :

Preparing tax returns and workpapers – Prepare complex federal, state, and local income tax returns for multiple business entities (corporate and pass-through). Prepare book-to-tax adjustments, complete quarterly estimates, and handle related administrative tasks, ensuring compliance with federal and state tax regulations.

Collaborating cross-functionally – Work with teams across the business on projects such as forecasting, shareholder reporting, tax credits and studies, and compliance requests.

Supporting apportionment and fixed assets – Assist with apportionment workpapers, fixed asset tax book management, state composite and withholding filings, and shareholder reporting for pass-through entities.

Contributing to the tax provision – Assist with the monthly income tax provision in accordance with U.S. GAAP (ASC 740), including calculating current and deferred taxes and analyzing effective tax rates.

Conducting research – Research complex tax issues, evaluate tax law changes, and present findings to leadership. Identify implications and opportunities for planning or savings.

Supporting audits and inquiries – Assist external auditors and government tax authorities by gathering documentation, clearly explaining positions, responding promptly to notices, and resolving issues professionally.

Maintaining controls and process improvements – Uphold strong internal controls and documentation standards. Proactively identify opportunities to improve efficiency and accuracy within the tax function.

So, What Kind of Folks Are We Looking for?

Organization and deadline management skills in spades. You'll be handling multiple projects and statutory deadlines, which will require you to prioritize and re-prioritize to stay on track.

Strong communicator. You can talk and write about complex tax concepts with clarity and confidence – whether you're explaining an issue to an accounting colleague or sharing a technical position concisely for auditors.

Killer analytical and problem-solving abilities. You have a knack for diving in, identifying any discrepancies or opportunities, and presenting solutions. You're comfortable analyzing data and tax law to support your findings.

Detail-oriented. Yes, it's on almost every job description – but in tax, accuracy is everything . You notice the small details that keep workpapers, returns, and reports correct and compliant.

The Specifics.

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

2–4 years of professional experience in tax or accounting (corporate or pass-through entity experience or public accounting strongly preferred).

Solid understanding of general accounting principles and financial statements.

Experience preparing federal and state corporate income tax return workpapers.

Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and ASC 740 (accounting for income taxes).

Strong Excel skills (e.g., VLOOKUP / XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, INDEX+MATCH, pivot tables, data validation).

Nice to Haves.

Familiarity with general ledger systems.

Experience with tax compliance software (e.g., Corptax, OneSource, GoSystem, CCH Axcess, or similar).

Knowledge of state-specific adjustments (e.g., addbacks, credits, NOLs, conformity / decoupling issues).

Comfort working with large data sets and documentation-heavy processes.

Exposure to state composite and withholding filings and shareholder reporting.

CPA license or progress toward CPA certification.

So What About the Perks? Perks matter

We take a hybrid work approach, finding balance between the benefits of in-person and work-from-home environments. This position has an on-site expectation of a minimum of three days a week.

Medical, dental, and vision, oh my! DriveTime Family of Brands covers a sizable amount of insurance premiums to ensure our employees receive top-tier healthcare coverage.

But Wait, There's More. 401(K), Company paid life insurance policy, short and long-term disability coverage to name a few.

Growth Opportunities. You grow, I grow, we all grow! But seriously, DriveTime Family of Brands is committed to providing its employees with every opportunity to grow professionally with roughly over 1,000 employees promoted year over year.

Tuition Reimbursement. We're as passionate about your professional development as you are. With that, we'll put our money where our mouth is.

Wellness Program. Health is wealth! This program includes self-guided coaching and journeys, cash incentives and discounts on your medical premiums through engaging in fun activities!

Gratitude is Green. We offer competitive pay across the organization, because, well... money matters!

In-House Gym. We want our employees to be the best versions of themselves. So come early, take a break in your day or finish strong with a workout!

Give Us a Reason (or not), and We'll Celebrate. Regardless of whether there is a holiday or not, we are finding ways to kick back and enjoy each other's company outside of day-to-day work.

Smart-Casual Dress. Come dressed in jeans (you'll fit right in with the rest of us).

Paid Time Off. Not just lip service : we work hard, to play hard! Paid time off includes (for all full-time roles) wellness days, holidays, and good ole' fashioned YOU time! For our Part-timers, don't fear you get some time too...vacation time is available - the more you work, the more you earn!

Anything Else? Absolutely.

DriveTime Family of Brands is Great Place to Work Certified! And get this : 90% of our rockstar employees say they feel right at home here. We could spend a lot of time having you read about ALL our awards, but we'll save time (and practice some humility) just naming a few others; Comparably Awards : Best Company for Diversity, Best Company Culture and Best Company Leadership, oh and don't forget Phoenix Business Journal Healthiest Employers (okay, we'll stop there)!

Hiring is contingent upon successful completion of our background and drug screening process. DriveTime is a drug-free, tobacco-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

And when it comes to hiring, we don't just look for the right person for the job, we seek out the right person for DriveTime. Buckle up for plenty of opportunities to grow in a professional, fun, and high-energy environment!