Senior Indirect Tax Accountant
Lithia
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $60,000 - $85,000 per year
Job Level
Senior
Tech Stack
ERPOracle
About the role
- 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
Canadian GSTHSTPSTLuxury Taxtax researchindirect tax complianceaudit proceduresdata analysisprocess improvementsautomation
Soft skills
analytical skillsorganizational skillscommunication skillscollaborationtime managementproblem-solving
Certifications
Bachelor’s degreeCPA designation