Property Tax Accountant

Dealership:
Lithia & Driveway | Property Tax Accountant Location

Remote (West Coast ideal)

The full salary range for this position is $60,000-$85,000 annually. The anticipated starting pay is $60,000-$65,000 determined by factors such as skills, experience, and organizational considerations. Final compensation will be established through the interview process in accordance with applicable pay equity and transparency laws.

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.

• 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA designation or progress toward CPA preferred.
• 1–3 years of experience in corporate tax, property tax, or state and local tax compliance.
• Experience supporting U.S. and/or Canadian property tax preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Net Suite) and tax compliance tools preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver accurate results in a deadline-driven environment.

• Competitive pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• Paid Holidays & PTO
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Lithia Learning Center
• Vehicle Purchase Discounts
• Wellness Programs

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.