Inventory Cost Accountant

What to Expect

Inventory Cost Accountants work diligently with the business to support worldwide Inventory control, as well as to providing top analysis on inventory consumption, variance, and reconciliations.Inventory Cost Accountants also work closely with finance, accounting, and business teams across Tesla Semi, Tesla Energy, and Tesla Auto. Accounting looks for hard working dedicated people to analyze and recommend actions to Senior Management in Tesla.

What You'll Do

• Work with operation inventory control teams to coordinate cycle count programs across all warehouses/locations
• Monitor inventory accuracy to enable regular financial reviews by Tesla executives
• Review inventory reconciliations and flux analysis related to all inventory worldwide, including raw material, WIP, 3PL management, and in-transit
• Provide monthly/quarterly directions on requirements of cycle count programs and recommend physical inventory counts requirement
• Reconciliation for all assigned general ledger accounts
• Support the implementation of policies and procedures to ensure accurate tracking of inventory and appropriate inventory levels
• Work cross functionally to ensure accurate inventory through process and system improvements

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or equivalent experience (CPA preferred)
• Minimum 3-4 years’ experience in Accounting, with relevant experience of inventory and COGS analysis or audit
• Knowledge of supply chain, receiving, inventory flow, operations process and manufacturing principles
• Demonstrate clear written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent Excel skills and the ability to manipulate and analyze large amounts of data
• Knowledge of SQL
• Analytically solid with the desire and competency to come up with out-of-the-box ideas to resolve complex manufacturing Accounting challenges

Compensation and Benefits

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

Expected Compensation

$76,000 - $258,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.