Specialist, Tax

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 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.

What you’ll be doing 

• 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.

What you should have/know

• 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.

Don't Meet 100% of the Qualifications?

At Carvana, we value diverse backgrounds and experiences. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't fit every single bullet point. Give it a shot—we'd love to hear from you!

What we’ll offer in return

• 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.

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.