Senior Accountant, Income Tax

About Carvana

If you like disrupting the norm and are looking to join a company revolutionizing an industry then you will LOVE what Carvana has done for the car buying experience. Buying a car the old fashioned way sucks and we are working hard to make it NOT suck. I mean, have you seen our vending machine?!

We are looking for people who are excited to thrive in an environment of impactful change. Team spirit is evident at Carvana and every day we let our passions and creativity foster innovation. We take big swings, set ambitious goals, and challenge each other to make data- and process-driven decisions in everything we do. Here are a few of our stories! We’ve been changing the game since 2013, and we’re not taking our foot off the gas now.

About the team and position

We’re looking for a high-energy Staff Accountant to join a rapidly growing company. Under the direction of the Manager, the Staff Accountant is responsible for handling various aspects of Carvana’s income taxes providing accurate, timely preparation and reporting of key financial schedules and key financial statements. This position is responsible for the day-to-day activities of the company’s income tax and other regulatory compliance.

What you’ll be doing

• Prepare/review federal and state income tax returns including detail support and calculations for Partnership and Corporate return compliance including multistate apportionment.

• Prepare income tax extensions and estimated tax payment calculations.

• Assist with preparation of income tax provision under ASC 740 and related work papers.

• Prepare month-end journal entries and account reconciliations.

• Assist with taxable income projections and forecasts.

• Assist with Unclaimed Property reporting and compliance process.

• Manage and review tax fixed assets schedules and depreciation calculations.

• Conduct tax research on federal and state tax issues and prepare written documentation.

• Assist the tax department with written documentation of tax policies and procedures.

• Coordinate with internal business units including Treasury, Legal, Accounting, and other corporate functions.

• Collaborate with internal teams to gather financial data and support tax audits or notices.

• Other work-related tasks/ad-hoc reporting as needed.

What you should know/have

• 2-5 years tax accounting experience with private industry and/or public accounting.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.

• Experience with tax research tools RIA Checkpoint, BNA and/or CCH.

• Strong understanding of Tax and GAAP accounting principles.

• Strong written and oral communication skills.

• Proficiency in MS Office applications, particularly in Excel.

• Detail-oriented with strong ability to gather, organize and solve problems using data.

It would be great if you also had

• CPA or CPA candidate is preferred.

• Master’s degree in Accounting or Tax is preferred.

• Partnership and or Corporation tax experience is preferred.

• GAAP is preferred.

• Experience with Alteryx is preferred.

• Experience with Oracle Fusion and/or Oracle tax fixed assets, preferred.

What we’ll offer in return

• Full-Time Salary Position with a competitive salary.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits.

• 401K with company match.

• A multitude of perks including student loan payments, discounts on vehicles, benefits for your pets, and much more.

• A great wellness program to keep you healthy and happy both physically and mentally.

• Access to opportunities to expand your skill set and share your knowledge with others across the organization.

• A company culture of promotions from within, with a start-up atmosphere allowing for varied and rapid career development.

• A seat in one of the fastest-growing companies in the country.

Other requirements

To be able to do your job at Carvana, there are some basic requirements we want to share with you.

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.

Of course, we’ll make any reasonable accommodations for those with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their jobs.

Legal stuff

Hiring is contingent on passing a complete background check. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Carvana is an equal employment opportunity employer. All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Carvana also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.