Property Tax Accountant

Lithia & Driveway

1d•$60,000 - $85,000•Remote

About The Position

Lithia & Driveway (LAD) is one of the largest global automotive retailers providing a wide array of products and services throughout the ownership lifecycle with a vision to modernize personal transportation solutions wherever, whenever, and however consumers desire. With a mission of "Growth Powered by People," we are propelled by our colleagues and preferred by our customers, making Lithia & Driveway the leading automotive retailer in each of our markets. Our success is fueled by four core values: earning customers for life, improving constantly, taking personal ownership, and having fun. Our entrepreneurial, high-performance culture sets us apart, and our philosophy is straightforward: assemble a team of passionate individuals and cultivate an environment that empowers colleagues to excel. We’d love to have you join us on our journey! We are seeking a Property Tax Accountant to support real and personal property tax compliance across the United States and Canada. This role partners closely with an external property tax vendor and internal teams to ensure the accuracy of property tax filings, payments, and accruals. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and experience working with multi-jurisdictional tax requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
1–3 years of experience in corporate tax, property tax, or state and local tax compliance.
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver accurate results in a deadline-driven environment.
High School graduate or equivalent, 18 years or older required.
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.

Nice To Haves

CPA designation or progress toward CPA preferred.
Experience supporting U.S. and/or Canadian property tax preferred.
Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and tax compliance tools preferred.

Responsibilities

Support U.S. and Canadian real and personal property tax compliance, including coordination of tax payments, review of tax bills, and assistance with property tax accruals and reconciliations.
Partner with external property tax vendors to ensure timely and accurate filings and payments, respond to routine data requests, and resolve discrepancies.
Prepare and compile data for annual property tax renditions and review vendor-prepared renditions for accuracy and completeness.
Investigate property tax notices, billing discrepancies, penalties, and interest, escalating issues and coordinating with vendors and internal stakeholders as needed.
Support property tax appeals by gathering supporting documentation, assisting with filings, tracking appeal status, and coordinating with vendors and internal teams.
Collaborate with accounting, finance, fixed assets, and real estate teams to gather and validate property tax data.
Maintain documentation and follow established processes to support compliance, audits, and internal controls, while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
Provide support for ad hoc property tax projects and analyses, including process improvements and cross-functional initiatives.