Senior Specialist, Payroll

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

Carvana needs an ambitious Senior Payroll Specialist. You will serve as our employees' first point of contact should they have any questions regarding payroll, garnishments, payroll tax, and other various payroll-related questions.

What you’ll be doing

• Process biweekly, supplemental, and off cycle payrolls.
• Process Equity payroll, balance taxes and work with the Equity Team and other Partners to ensure compliance, as needed.
• Ensure the accurate calculation of wages, tax withholdings, and deductions.
• Oversees all aspects of timesheets, time off accruals, and reports to detect discrepancies, and reconcile/balance payroll.
• Review, process, and complete general deductions and reimbursements. 
• Participate in special projects as required to provide payroll input and guidance.
• Serve as a resource for questions and training for others within the department.
• Compile audit requests for SOX compliance.
• Assist in additional department projects as needed.

What you should have

• 5+ years of experience in payroll administration or payroll processing.
• General understanding of payroll tax and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and Word.
• Ability and desire to work continuously and autonomously on tasks.
• Ability to work in an office environment, with extensive use of computers.
• Ability to maintain high volume and high-quality content in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to handle highly confidential information is essential.
• Ability to manage work effectively to the payroll cycle.
• Effective time management and organization skills.
• Superior attention to detail.

It would be nice if you also had  

• Bachelor’s degree (preferred). 
• Multi-State taxation experience (preferred).
• Workday experience (preferred).

What we’ll offer in return

• Full-Time Hourly 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.
• A seat in one of the fastest-growing companies in the country.

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.