Sr. Payroll Tax Accountant

Join Tesla's Payroll Tax accounting team to apply U.S.GAAP principles to Payroll operations, with statutory-basis accounting as needed. You'll ensure accurate, on-time payroll accounting, analysis, close processes, and financial reporting in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Collaborate cross-functionally with business stakeholders including Payroll, HR, Corporate Accounting, and Finance Teams to provide clear financial analysis.

• Perform complex accounting such as multi-entity payroll, equity transactions, adjustments, regular data audits, and working with large data sets
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll close activities through effective planning and issue resolution
• Journal entry processing and account reconciliation for US and international payroll
• Reconcile daily, weekly, and quarterly payroll reports to assure accurate payment and timely filing
• Internal financial reporting and analysis including payroll cash forecasting
• Assist in preparation of annual tax documents and reports while maintaining current knowledge of payroll and taxation requirements for US and international markets
• Design, document, and execute internal controls ensuring compliance of payroll Sox controls
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of public accounting or industry experience (Global Payroll and Tax preferred)
• Advanced Excel and MS Office
• Cognos BI literacy for data validation and ad-hoc analysis
• Ability to automate manual, repetitive tasks while accurately handle highly sensitive, large, and complex data sets
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong judgment, detail-oriented, adaptable, analytical, and problem-solving mindset
• Ability to manage and deliver multiple priorities in a fast-paced culture

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