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Specialist, Payroll

Carvana
Tempe, AZ Full Time
POSTED ON 4/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/25/2025

About Carvana

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 seen our vending machine ?!

We are looking for people who are excited to thrive in an environment of impactful change. Team spirit is evident at Carvana and everyday 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 our stories ! We’ve been changing the game since 2013, and we’re not taking our foot off the gas now. Want more of the story? Check out our background here .

About the team and position

Carvana needs a Specialist to join the Payroll team. You will also 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.
  • Ensure accurate calculation of wages, tax withholdings, and deductions.
  • Review timesheets, time off accruals, and reports to detect discrepancies and reconcile / balance payroll.
  • Review, process, and complete general deductions and payments.
  • Review, research, and answer payroll-related questions.
  • Assist in additional department projects as needed.

What you should know / have

  • 3 years of experience in payroll administration or payroll processing.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and Word.
  • General understanding of payroll tax and compliance requirements.
  • 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

  • A bachelor’s degree.
  • Multi-State taxation experience.
  • Workday experience.
  • What we’ll offer in return

  • Full-Time Hourly Position with a competitive wage.
  • 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 career development.
  • 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.

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