Senior Indirect Tax Accountant

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Lithia & Driveway

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Transport • Retail

Lithia & Driveway is one of the largest providers of personal transportation solutions in the United States. The company is among the fastest growing in the Fortune 500, allowing consumers to buy, sell, and service vehicles either digitally or through its 297 locations across the US and Canada. Lithia & Driveway is committed to improving and giving back to the communities it serves, embodying its mission statement 'Growth Powered by People'.

10,000+ employees

Founded 1946

🚗 Transport

🛒 Retail

💰 Post-IPO Debt on 2019-12

📋 Description

• Review and file Canadian GST/HST, PST, Luxury Tax, and other indirect tax returns accurately and on time. • Reconcile tax accounts, verify data accuracy, and maintain supporting documentation. • Monitor changes in Canadian indirect tax laws and recommend process or system updates. • Manage U.S. and Canadian indirect tax audits, including data gathering, analysis, responses, and acting as the primary contact for auditors and advisors. • Prepare defense files, assess findings, and support negotiations or resolutions. • Conduct tax research and maintain documentation to ensure compliance with applicable regulations. • Implement corrective actions and process improvements to reduce audit risk and strengthen controls. • Identify and implement automation opportunities to improve indirect tax reporting, reconciliation, and efficiency. • Collaborate with accounting, finance, and IT teams to improve data quality, streamline tax processes, and maintain strong controls. • Maintain comprehensive documentation of tax processes to ensure compliance with company policies and audit standards. • Support ad hoc projects, including tax research, process improvements, and system integrations. • Assist with tax risk assessments and advise on indirect tax impacts of new products, transactions, or business models.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field; CPA designation or progress toward CPA preferred. • 3–5 years of experience in corporate or indirect tax compliance, with exposure to Canadian GST/HST/PST and U.S. sales & use tax. • Strong knowledge of Canadian and U.S. indirect tax regulations, audit procedures, and compliance best practices, including tax research and documentation. • Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills. • Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and tax compliance tools preferred. • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver accurate results under tight deadlines.

🏖️ Benefits

• 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