Staff Accountant, General Ledger

<p><strong>About Carvana</strong></p> <p>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. I mean, have you <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FnHaPVP-opw">seen our vending machine</a>?!</p> <p>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. Here are a few of <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93pa9NmlrYc&amp;feature=youtu.be">our stories</a>! We’ve been changing the game since 2013, and we’re not taking our foot off the gas now.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>About the team and position </strong></p> <p>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.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>What you’ll be doing </strong></p> <ul> <li>Preparing journal entries based on operational information derived from multiple data sources.</li> <li>Reconciling Balance Sheet and Income Statement accounts, and maintaining supporting workbooks or subledgers.</li> <li>Reviewing monthly financial results.</li> <li>Preparing monthly management reporting and ad-hoc special projects.&nbsp;</li> <li>Analyzing trends and variances to forecast and prior periods.</li> <li>Working directly/indirectly with external and internal auditors to ensure a smooth and timely audit process.</li> <li>Communicating and collaborating with team members and internal stakeholders.</li> <li>Other duties as assigned.</li> </ul> <p><strong>What you should know/have </strong></p> <ul> <li>A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Accounting or a related field.</li> <li>A thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).</li> <li>The ability to collaborate among multiple business units.</li> <li>Strong business acumen, analytical thinking skills, and robust understanding of Finance and Economics.</li> <li>Demonstrate an eagerness to learn and work collaboratively with others.</li> <li>Organizational skills with the ability to prio