L0105 Lithia Home Office
Indirect Tax Accountant
The Indirect Tax Accountant works in a team environment to ensure Lithia complies with sales and use tax and similar reporting obligations for its nationwide network of automotive dealerships. All while focusing on process improvement, an increased use of technology and decreasing risk for the Company.
The Indirect Tax Accountant reports to the Indirect Tax Supervisor.
Location: Remote, USA
Compensation Range: $50,000 - $75,000 annually
Responsibilities
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Prepare multi-state sales and use tax returns, business licenses, and other Industry specific tax reporting requirements
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Ensure compliance with state/local sales and use tax laws and regulations
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Perform tax research and effectively communicate and document findings, along with your interpretation and recommendations
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Support sales and use tax audits
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Identify, communicate, and implement process improvement opportunities
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Assist with various special projects
Skills and Qualifications
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Understanding of tax principals, accounting, and business procedures
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Experience in researching and interpreting tax laws and rates
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Strong analytical, research and problem-solving skills
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Thrives in a fast-paced work environment while managing a variety of responsibilities/priorities
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Intermediate to advanced skills in Excel
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Data analysis and ability to leverage technology, proficiency in processes and data manipulation
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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
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1 - 3 years of tax experience in public accounting and/or private industry
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CPA or CMI certified or eligible to become certified, desired
Competencies
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Does the right thing, takes action and adapts to change
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Self-motivates, believes in accountability, focuses on results, makes plans and follows through
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Believes in humility, shares best practices, desires to keep learning, measures performance and adapts to improve results
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Thrives on a team, stays positive, lives our values
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.*
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Up to 1/3 of time: standing, walking, lifting up to 25 pounds
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Up to 2/3 of time: sitting, kneeling, reaching, talking, hearing
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
NOTE: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the job. While this list is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, the company reserves the right to revise the functions and duties of the job or to require that additional or different tasks be performed.
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Competitive pay
- Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
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Paid Holidays & PTO
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Short and Long-Term Disability
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Paid Life Insurance
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401(k) Retirement Plan
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Employee Stock Purchase Plan
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Lithia Learning Center
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Vehicle Purchase Discounts
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Wellness Programs
High School graduate or equivalent, 18 years or older required. Acceptable driving record and a valid driver's license in your state of residence necessary for select roles. We are a drug free workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity (regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status). We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.