Staff Accountant, General Ledger

Job Description

Job Description

About Carvana

At Carvana, we're changing the way people buy and sell cars. With an ambitious vision and a fundamentally different approach designed to be fun, fast, and fair, Carvana became the fastest-growing automotive retailer in history. We expanded nationally, went public on the New York Stock Exchange, sold our 1 millionth car, and reached the Fortune 500, all in just eight years.

Today, with 4 million retail customers and counting, Carvana is both the fastest-growing and the most profitable public automotive retailer, and we're just getting started. We continue to raise the bar for our customers as we tackle the enormous opportunity still ahead in the largest consumer vertical.

Working here means being part of a team that embraces change, celebrates creative problem solving, and always strives to be better. At Carvana, you'll have the opportunity to take on meaningful challenges, learn quickly, and help shape the future of automotive retail. If you're driven to grow and make an impact as part of a collaborative team, you'll fit right in. Learn more about what it's like to work here from the people that already do.

About the team and position

We're looking for a high-energy and motivated Staff Accountant to join our talented and high-performing team. The Staff Accountant will primarily be responsible for maintaining various general ledger accounts in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and working with other members of the Accounting Department in a team-based environment.

This is a fully on-site position, Monday through Friday, at our corporate HQ in Tempe, Arizona.

What you'll be doing

• Preparing journal entries based on operational information derived from multiple data sources.
• Reconciling Balance Sheet and Income Statement accounts, and maintaining supporting workbooks or subledgers.
• Reviewing monthly financial results.
• Preparing monthly management reporting and ad-hoc special projects.
• Analyzing trends and variances to forecast and prior periods.
• Working directly / indirectly with external and internal auditors to ensure a smooth and timely audit process.
• Communicating and collaborating with team members and internal stakeholders.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you should have / know

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What we'll offer in return

Other requirements

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

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.