Specialist, Tax

Carvana • Tempe, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a highly organized, self-motivated Tax Specialist to support the Indirect Tax team in pursuing sales and use tax refunds. In this role you will evaluate transactions, gather supporting documentation from a variety of Carvana internal systems, and independently drive assigned refund tasks through to completion. You will work closely with partners outside of Tax, including Registration and Accounting, and see your work have a direct, measurable impact on the business. This is a fully on-site position, Monday through Friday, at our corporate HQ in Tempe, Arizona.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• 1+ years of work experience in an office environment, preferably accounting.
• Highly organized, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage many open items at once.
• Self-starter who can work independently and follow through on assigned tasks without close supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams such as Registration and Accounting.
• Strong analytical skills and comfort evaluating transaction-level data.
• Proficiency in Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, IF formulas); SQL and Oracle experience a plus.
• A sense of urgency and professionalism, with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Nice To Haves

• SQL and Oracle experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Indirect Tax team in identifying, supporting, and pursuing sales and use tax refunds.
• Evaluate individual transactions to determine refund eligibility and the appropriate treatment.
• Pull and compile supporting documentation from various Carvana internal systems.
• Organize and maintain refund files, trackers, and documentation so claims are complete and audit-ready.
• Follow assigned refund tasks through to completion independently, tracking status and escalating issues as needed.
• Act as a liaison with teams outside of Tax, such as Registration and Accounting, to obtain information and resolve refund-related questions.
• Prepare refund claims, correspondence, and responses to jurisdiction inquiries.
• Support special projects and process improvements related to refunds and Sales and Use tax compliance.

Benefits

• Full-Time hourly position with a competitive salary [and Carvana stock compensation].
• 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 focused on high performance and bar-raising, with vast opportunity to learn and grow.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED