Cost Accountant

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Cost Accountant to join our accounting team. This role will support cost accounting activities across manufacturing, warranty, operations, supply chain, service, and other cross-functional areas. The ideal candidate will have experience analyzing operational and financial data, supporting month-end close, maintaining accounting schedules, and ensuring accurate financial reporting in accordance with internal controls and applicable accounting principles.

- Support cost accounting activities, including but not limited to standard cost, inventory, warranty, remanufacturing, job costing, and related financial reporting
- Assist with month-end close, including journal entries, account reconciliations, accounting schedules, and supporting documentation
- Analyze financial and operational data to explain variances, identify trends, and deliver actionable insights; maintain and improve reports, models, dashboards, and analytical tools
- Partner with cross-functional teams (manufacturing, operations, supply chain, quality, engineering, service, and finance) to resolve accounting, reporting, and process issues while ensuring process integrity
- Support internal and external audits, ensure compliance with SOX controls and U.S. GAAP, and identify opportunities to improve reporting accuracy, data quality, controls, and close efficiency

- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, or equivalent experience
- 3+ years of experience in Cost Accounting, preferably in a manufacturing environment, or related accounting or finance experience
- CPA or MBA preferred, but not required
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data, assess problems, identify root causes, and make recommendations
- Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel, with experience using reporting/data analysis tools and designing models from operational and financial data
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment, with strong collaboration skills and a positive, action-oriented, solution-driven mindset

Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

- Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
- Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
- Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
- Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
- Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
- Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
- Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
- Tesla Babies program
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts and perks program
- Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)