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)