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.

Requirements

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, NetSuite) and tax compliance tools preferred.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver accurate results in a deadline-driven environment.

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 & Tools

property tax compliancetax paymentstax accrualsreconciliationsdata analysisproperty tax appealsfinancial reportingtax filingsbilling discrepanciesprocess improvements

Soft Skills

analytical skillsorganizational skillscommunication skillscollaborationproblem-solvingattention to detailtime managementadaptabilitycritical thinkinginterpersonal skills

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in FinanceCPA designationprogress toward CPA