Cost Accountant

Cost Accountant

Tesla Energy is looking for an individual who loves solving problems to join the team. If you are an intellectually curious accountant, and have a strong skillset of querying, manipulating, dashboarding and analyzing data, join us!

The Cost Accountant, reporting to the Staff Accountant for Tesla Energy, will interface with operatives and leaders across several of Tesla Energy's product offerings, and will work with multiple departments, including but not limited to manufacturing, Installation Operations and Supply Chain.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for creating/maintaining several analytical tools used by accounting, finance and manufacturing/installations
• Validate and analyze the cost of goods sold of several of Tesla's product offerings as part of month-end close
• Maintain phenomenal relationships with business partners and accounting peers to address information reporting needs
• Prepare accounting schedules routinely and as requested for internal and external reporting requirements
• Ensure process integrity while working with cross-functional peers to resolve process issues timely and effectively

Requirements

• Positive "can do" attitude and highly analytical; enjoys challenges
• Action-oriented and solution-driven with the ability to thrive in a fast paced environment
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, or equivalent experience
• CPA or MBA preferred, but not required
• 3-5 years of experience in Accounting or Finance preferably in a manufacturing environment with evidence of exceptional ability
• Demonstrated mastery of ability to design/create models based on operational & financial data for management (Experience in SQL and Power Query is preferred)
• Strong ability to assess problems to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions, and make recommendations and/or resolve the problem

Compensation & 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 - $132,000/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.