Senior Accountant (Indirect 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. Want more of the story? Check out our background here.
About the team and position
We’re looking for a high-energy Senior Accountant to join our team. Under the direction of the Tax Manager, the Senior Accountant, Indirect Tax is responsible for data gathering, compilation and analysis of sales, and use tax information and reconciling General Ledger accounts with the use of SQL and Microsoft Excel. This will be a position with full visibility into the business model and collaboration with other business units in the company. Most importantly, you will see your insights have an immediate, tangible impact every day in a well-funded company.
What you’ll be doing
- Indirect tax compliance, including but not limited to, multi-state Sales and Use tax filings.
- Compiling information from several data sources, analyzing tax liabilities.
- Querying financial data through SQL.
- Act as a liaison between multiple departments to resolve tax-related issues.
- Preparing Exemption Certificates.
- Managing Tax Correspondence.
- Researching complex multi-state tax and registration issues.
- Analyzing and improving processes surrounding Sales and Use tax compliance.
- Taking on Special Projects as needed.
What you should know/have
- A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a related field.
- 3-7 years of relevant experience with an emphasis on filing tax returns (experience in Indirect Tax, preferred).
- Ability to collaborate among multiple business units and communicate effectively
- Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, IF Formulas).
- A sense of urgency and professionalism, with impeccable communication skills.
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.
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.