Cost Accountant

About the role

• Cost Accountant | Tesla (Finance)
• Location: Fremont, California | Req ID: 279060 | Job Type: Full-time
• What to Expect

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.

What You'll Do

• 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

What You'll Bring

• 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)

Expected Compensation$76,000 - $132,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay 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.