Payment Operations Analyst

About the role

• Payment Operations Analyst | Tesla (Finance)
• Location: AUSTIN, Texas | Req ID: 249757 | Job Type: Full-time
• What to Expect

We are seeking a skilled Payment Operations Analyst to join our Finance Team at Tesla, focusing on accounts payable & T&E processes. This role involves analyzing payment activity, invoice data and expense information, ensuring accuracy and integrity in financial transactions, and supporting key performance indicators (KPIs) through detailed reporting. The ideal candidate will collaborate with cross-functional payment process teams to scale operations, drive efficiencies, and maintain compliance with corporate policies and controls in a fast-paced, growing environment.

What You'll Do

• Analyze payment activity and invoice data to identify trends and ensure accuracy for accounts payable
• Support accounts payable and T&E KPIs by developing ad-hoc reports and reconciling aging reports
• Utilize core risk and payments experience to enhance infrastructure, tools, systems, and data integrity
• Demonstrate expertise in process design by identifying gaps, driving efficiencies, and implementing improvements
• Collaborate with payment process teams to determine requirements for scaling operations
• Execute daily payment transactions, monitor flows, and perform account reconciliations while resolving discrepancies
• Develop and maintain escheatment processes and reporting for unclaimed property while ensuring SOX 404 compliance

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, or equivalent experience
• Experience with ERP systems, with AX Dynamics experience preferred
• 5+ years of experience in accounts payable payment processing
• 2+ years of experience in project management within a finance operations environment with cross-functional teams
• 1-2 years of experience in travel & expense
• Proficient in global banking payment methods and terminology
• Ability to communicate complex situations and findings clearly across different organizational levels

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)