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Staff Accountant, Income Tax

Carvana

Tempe, AZ

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Automation, Business Model, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Communication Skills, Corporate Compliance, Corporate Tax, Cross-Functional, Data Collection, Data Modeling, Depreciation, Detail Oriented, Documentation, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Federal Tax, Finance, Financial Reporting, Fixed Asset Management, Fixed Assets, Forecasting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Income Tax, Industry Standards, Journal Entries, Microsoft Office, Oracle Assets, Oracle Fusion Middleware, Pivot Tables, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Public Accounting, Reconciliation, Reporting Skills, Research Skills, Rich Internet Application (RIA), State Tax, Tax Accounting, Tax Planning, Tax Regulations, Tax Returns, Time Management, Vlookups, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Tempe, AZ
POSTED
4 days ago
About the Team and Position

We're looking for a high-energy, data-driven Staff Accountant to join our rapidly growing Corporate Tax team at our HQ in Tempe. Under the direction of the Income Tax Manager, you will handle foundational aspects of Carvana's income taxes, helping to provide accurate, timely preparation and reporting of key financial schedules. This is a position with full visibility into our unique business model, where you will see your numbers and insights have an immediate, tangible impact.
 
What You'll Be Doing
  • Tax Compliance: Assist in the accurate preparation of federal and state income tax returns, including detail support and calculations for complex Partnership and Corporate compliance and multi-state apportionment.
  • Extensions & Estimates: Prepare multi-state income tax extensions and estimated tax payment calculations to keep us moving at full speed.
  • Provision Support: Assist with the quarterly and year-end preparation of income tax provisions under ASC 740 and all related GAAP work papers.
  • Accounting Support: Keep our books pristine by preparing month-end journal entries and account reconciliations related to corporate tax accounts.
  • Data & Modeling: Collaborate on taxable income projections, financial forecasting, and the Unclaimed Property reporting/compliance process.
  • Fixed Assets: Maintain and update tax fixed asset schedules, keeping track of depreciation calculations within our ERP systems.
  • Research: Conduct preliminary tax research on emerging federal and state tax issues using industry-standard tools and assist with drafting internal documentation.
  • Collaboration: Partner cross-functionally with internal accounting and finance teams to gather financial data and support responses to tax audits or notices.
  • Ad-Hoc: Take on special projects and ad-hoc reporting as needed to support a rapidly evolving tax department.
What You Should Know/Have
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited institution.
  • Experience: 0–2 years of corporate tax accounting experience within private industry and/or public accounting (relevant internship experience is highly valued!).
  • Technical Foundation: A strong, foundational understanding of basic Tax regulations and GAAP accounting principles.
  • Software Mastery: Proficiency in MS Office applications, with advanced foundational skills in Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and data manipulation).
  • Communication: Exceptional written and oral communication skills; ability to explain numbers clearly.
  • Attributes: Highly detail-oriented with a strong knack for gathering, organizing, and solving problems using data.
It Would Be Great If You Also Had (Preferred)
  • Master's degree in Accounting or Taxation.
  • CPA candidate actively tracking toward licensure.
  • Exposure to corporate tax research tools (e.g., RIA Checkpoint, BNA, and/or CCH).
  • Familiarity with data automation tools
  • Experience or exposure to Oracle Fusion and/or Oracle tax fixed assets.
What We'll Offer in Return
  • Full-time salary position with a competitive salary.
  • Robust Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits.
  • 401(k) with company match.
  • An amazing work culture
  • The Perks: Employee discounts on vehicles, student loan payment assistance, wellness programs, and even benefits for your pets!

 

About the Company

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Carvana

WHY CARVANA

-Our work environment is second to none in the industry 
-Excellent schedule that allows for work/life balance
-We encourage health and fitness ...Fit Bits for everyone!
-100% employer paid Healthcare Premium; 401k match (All teammates qualify) 
-A Leadership Team that listens and is geared toward teammate engagement/development
-Tons of Fun. Dodgeball, Flag Football, Basketball Tournaments, Wing Eating Contests, etc.
-Competitive hourly wage

WHAT TO EXPECT

-Lower mileage, newer cars
-Inspect and recondition wholesale vehicles
-Standardized, production based work

If you or anyone you know may be interested in a role with Carvana please respond to this posting...

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Career Page
Car Vending Machine

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

  • High School Diploma or equivalent is desirable
  • Must be 18 years of age and have a valid driver’s license
  • Must have no more than two moving violations in the last three years or DUI
  • Ability to work as a team player and interact with customers, managers and coworkers in a professional and courteous manner
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively
  • Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills
  • Possess the energy and drive to accomplish goals, meet deadlines and find solutions
  • Hiring is contingent on passing a complete background check and drug screening

LEGAL

Carvana is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Hiring is contingent on passing a complete background check as well as a driving record check. You must possess a valid driver's license and have a clean driving record. 

Carvana is a tobacco free company which includes all forms of tobacco. All Carvana properties are subject to our tobacco free standards
COMPANY SIZE
2,500 to 4,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Automotive Sales and Repair Services
FOUNDED
2012
WEBSITE
http://www.carvana.com