Cost Accountant

Inventory Cost AccountantWe are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Inventory Cost Accountant to join our team at Tesla to support automotive manufacturing operations. As an Inventory Cost Accountant, you will be primarily responsible for inventory accuracy while leading system improvement initiatives, monitoring and analyzing inventory consumption, variances, and reconciliations across raw material and WIP inventory. Additionally, you will provide financial insights and reporting to senior manufacturing and finance leadership on a recurring basis.ResponsibilitiesLead inventory system improvement initiatives to increase inventory accuracy and implement best practices across all warehouses and locationsWork closely with operational inventory control teams to coordinate and enhance cycle count programs, ensuring accuracy and complianceConduct in-depth analysis of inventory consumption, variances, and reconciliations related to all inventory including raw material and WIPPerform month-end and year-end close activities including inventory-related journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliationsMonitor inventory accuracy metrics and prepare regular operational and finance reviews for Tesla executives, tracking and analyzing actual inventory costs, variances, and proposing corrective actionsMaintain and develop management dashboards and analytic tools for inventory tracking and reportingCollaborate cross-functionally with finance, accounting, operations, and business teams to answer questions related to inventory and operational processesRequirementsDegree in Accounting, related field, or equivalent experience with CPA license3+ years of experience as a cost accountant or in a similar inventory/manufacturing cost analysis role with proven experience in operational inventory control and cycle counting programsStrong understanding of GAAP, supply chain, receiving, inventory flow, operations processes, and manufacturing cost accounting principlesExperience leading system improvement projects and driving operational change to enhance inventory accuracyAdvanced knowledge of MS Excel, experience with ERP systems, and strong SQL skills for data extraction and manipulationTableau or dashboard development experience strongly preferred with proficiency in financial analysis, cost modeling, and variance analysisStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent communication abilities and the capacity to develop innovative solutions to resolve complex inventory and manufacturing accounting challengesCompensation & BenefitsBenefitsAlong 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 deductionFamily-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefitsDental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contributionCompany Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSAHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefitsCompany paid Basic Life, AD&DShort-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)Employee Assistance ProgramSick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid HolidaysBack-up childcare and parenting support resourcesVoluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insuranceWeight Loss and Tobacco Cessation ProgramsTesla Babies programCommuter benefitsEmployee discounts and perks program