Senior Accountant, Income Tax
About the role
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.
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.
Position Details
We are seeking a high-energy Senior Accountant to join a rapidly growing company. Under the direction of the Manager, the Senior 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.
- 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.
- Aid with preparation of income tax provision under ASC 740 and related work papers.
- Prepare month-end journal entries and account reconciliations.
- Aid with taxable income projections and forecasts.
- Aid 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.
- Aid the tax department with written documentation of tax policies and procedures.
- Collaborate 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.
- Perform other work-related tasks/ad-hoc reporting as needed.
Requirements
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Accounting or Tax.
- Partnership and/or Corporation tax experience.
- GAAP.
- Experience with Alteryx.
- Experience with Oracle Fusion and/or Oracle tax fixed assets.
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.
What We’ll Offer
- Full-Time 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
- Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
- 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.