Cars.com is hiring a

Tax Accountant

Remote

Be essential at Cars Commerce

At Cars Commerce, we’re fanatical about simplifying everything about car buying and selling. We do right by our customers and consumers to better connect the industry with simplified and tierless technology to enhance, measure and drive local automotive retail. Whether through our No.1 most recognized marketplace, Cars.com, our industry-leading digital experience, Dealer Inspire, our trade and appraisal technology, AccuTrade, or our new Cars Commerce Media Network, Cars Commerce is essential for success in the automotive industry.  

No one ever travels alone here: at its core, Cars Commerce is collaboration. In fact, it’s built into the very fabric of our shared values. We like to say we Rise Together – putting people at the center of what we do, from consumer to customer to community. Life at Cars Commerce makes it easy when we share the ethos to be Open to All, encouraging open-minded communication because we know diverse thinking yields better outcomes. But critical to our success is Caring to Challenge and Taking Ownership, fueling a competitive spirit in a respectful environment where we think about tomorrow but act today. At our foundation, we have integrity, Doing the Right Thing, even when it’s hard. It’s our shared commitment to these values that makes Cars Commerce a place where growth becomes not only possible, but downright unavoidable.

But don’t take our word for it. As a U.S. News & World Report Best Company to Work For in 2024, we're obsessive about the employee experience. We are among the top 20% being declared “Best” of our industry based on six critical factors that are important to employee wellbeing, like quality of pay, benefits, work life balance and more.

About the role

As a Tax Accountant, you will have the opportunity to work with our internal tax team and provide support to broader finance and other teams at Cars Commerce in the United States and Canada. In this role, you will be involved in various aspects of the tax function, including tax compliance and provision matters, cash tax forecasting, tax research, audit defense, corporate acquisitions and special projects, and various business initiatives and process improvements. You will apply and continue developing your knowledge of tax concepts and leverage your practical experience to solve tasks in a progressive complexity, execute on and contribute to improving our processes, and plan and complete certain projects on your own.

 

Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Assist in preparation of quarterly and annual ASC 740 income tax provision calculations using OneSource Tax Provision, as well as, related SEC disclosure and internal reporting packages
  • Gather and analyze information required for and contribute to preparation of federal, state, provincial, and local corporate income, franchise, and sales and use tax returns and workpapers
  • Assist in preparation of periodic tax estimated payments, including extension filings
  • Contribute to substantiation of tax accounts, including tax payable balances and deferred tax inventory
  • Keep a log of tax related correspondence and notices, draft responses to information requests, and assist in resolution of various federal, state, provincial, and local tax audits
  • Coordinate and assist in addressing various information requests from internal and external auditors
  • Support SOX compliance, including gathering documentation and assisting in tax controls testing 
  • Contribute to assessment of legislative changes, tax research, developing and executing tax planning strategies, and analyzing and implementing transfer pricing methodologies
  • Assist in tax process automation and improvement projects, including streamlining workpapers and processes
  • Coordinate with and provide tax support to finance and other teams in the United States and Canada

 

This is what you will need to succeed in your role:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or Economics required. CPA, IRS EA, Master's degree in Taxation preferred
  • 3+ years of experience with a public accounting firm or a corporate tax department primarily dedicated to preparing and/or reviewing ASC 740 income tax provisions
  • Experience of working through and contributing to research and solving tax and tax accounting technical matters of medium to high complexity
  • Experience in United States domestic and foreign corporate tax compliance and resolving tax audits
  • Strong work ethic, ability to work independently with attention to detail and pride in their deliverable
  • Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills with ability to articulate thoughts clearly and interact with all stakeholders, both internal and external effectively
  • Ability to collaborate and work on a team, multi-task and prioritize among assignments in situations with tight deadlines
  • Experience using tax provisioning software is required. Proficiency in OneSource Tax Provision is preferred

 

 

 

 

 

#LI-SY #LI-REMOTE

In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share the base salary range for this position which is not inclusive of bonuses, benefits or other forms of compensation that the position may be eligible for. If you are hired at Cars Commerce, your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as skills and/or experience. If the salary range is close to what you're seeking, then we encourage you to apply and learn more about the total compensation package for this position.

Salary Range
$80,100$90,100 USD

Our Comprehensive Benefits Package includes:

  • Medical, Dental & Vision Healthcare Plans
  • 401(k) with Company Match + Immediate Vesting
  • New Hire Stipend for Home Office Set-Up
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program
  • Generous PTO
  • Refuel - a service based recognition program where employees receive additional paid time away to learn grow and reset
  • Paid Holidays, Floating Holiday, Volunteer Day, Recharge Day
  • Learn more about our Benefits, Perks, & Culture on our LinkedIn Life Pages!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. California Applicants: Click here to review our California Privacy Policy for Applicants. For current employees, please click here to review our California Privacy Policy for Employees.

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