Internship, Accounting & Finance (Fall 2026)

What to Expect Consider before submitting an application: This position is expected to start August 2026 and continue through the entire Fall term (i.e., through December) or into early Spring 2027, if available. We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time, for most internships. International Students: If your work authorization is through CPT, please consult your school on your ability to work 40 hours per week before applying. Again, please do not apply until you know you can work 40 hours per week. This is required for external applicants. Many students will be limited to part-time during the academic year. Internship Program at Tesla The Internship Recruiting Team is driven by the passion to recognize emerging talent. Our year around program places the best students in positions that they will grow both technically and personally through their experience working closely with their Manager, Mentor, and team. We provide an experience that allows for the intern to experience life at Tesla by giving them projects that are critical to their team's success. What You'll Do Fixed Assets The FA Intern, will have in-depth exposure to the following areas: Understanding of fixed asset accounting and life cycle Participate in fixed asset annual confirmation Work closely with internal and cross functional teams Assist with process improvement and system automation Warranty/Manufacturing Costs The Warranty Costs Intern will be responsible for the following tasks: Control warranty costs, define action plans to tackle potential deviations and predict future costs and recommend potential accrual as necessary Collaborate and liaise with cross functional team members to target warranty reduction. Identify opportunities to reduce warranty costs and support their implementation 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. Document controls, processes and procedures related to warranty and ensure SOX 404 compliance Business Analytics Tesla's Business Analytics team supports this mission by converting raw data into actionable insights and automation through the following disciplines: Operational analysis - build automated operational models, conduct ad-hoc analysis, and make recommendations to management Business intelligence - increase data visibility and access for business teams through the creation and curation of data platforms, operational reports, self-service data tools, and managerial dashboards Data engineering - build and manage data pipelines and analytical database architecture Data science - conduct statistical analysis and train machine learning models to inform and control operational decisions. What You'll Bring Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree or Masters Degree in Accounting or related area Currently pursuing a degree in STEM, Quantitative Field (CS, Applied Statistics, Operations Research) or Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Analytics (Finance Analytics team) Advanced experience in Excel Experience with Microsoft PowerQuery/Power BI and/or SQL a plus Strong verbal, written and presentation skills Experience with advanced Excel BI functionality and languages (Power Query (M), PowerPivot (DAX)) Knowledge of accounting principles, financial statements, and financial modeling Compensation and Benefits Benefits As a full-time Tesla Intern, you will be eligible for: Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans. Both have an option with a $0 payroll contribution Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Medical Plan with HSA Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits Company Paid Basic Life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period) Employee Assistance Program Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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 Commuter benefits Employee discounts and perks program Expected Compensation $23.00 - $35.00/hour + 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Tesla Motors, Inc.