Income Tax Accountant

Lithia & Driveway | Income Tax Accountant

At Lithia & Driveway (NYSE: LAD) our success is fueled by our high performing teams delivering Auto Done Easy for our customers. We create simple, transparent, and convenient customer experiences throughout the vehicle-ownership lifecycle by leveraging our hundreds of store locations and our key adjacencies - Driveway, DFC, and GreenCars. We’ve built a retail model that champions entrepreneurial leadership, Growth Powered by People, and a strategy that creates possibilities and pushes us to reach our potential

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Income Tax Accountant to join our growing tax team. This role offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience supporting both income tax compliance and financial reporting processes in a dynamic corporate environment. Working closely with accounting, legal, and operational teams, you’ll help ensure accurate tax reporting, maintain audit-ready documentation, and contribute to strategic process improvements through automation, data analytics, and standardization initiatives.

Location: Open to remote (West Coast ideal)

Compensation Range:$60,000-$85,000; Actual pay may vary based on skills, experience, job-related knowledge, and location. Final compensation will be determined during the interview process in accordance with applicable pay equity and transparency laws.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare federal and multistate income tax workpapers and supporting schedules
• Support quarterly and annual income tax provision calculations in accordance with ASC 740
• Assist with estimated tax payments, reconciliations, and tax analyses
• Research tax positions and analyze impacts of business activities and tax law changes
• Maintain audit-ready documentation and support internal and external audits
• Identify opportunities for process improvements through automation and data analytics
• Work with large data sets to support tax reporting and compliance

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA or progress toward CPA preferred
• 1–3 years of tax, accounting, or related experience preferred
• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and ASC 740 concepts
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Proficiency in Excel and experience working with large data sets
• Experience with ERP or tax software systems preferred
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

We offer best in class industry 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

For a more detailed view, visit: www.totalrewards.lithiadriveway.com.

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.