Tesla
What To Expect
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Manufacturing Cost Accountant to join our team at Tesla in Austin, TX to support vehicle manufacturing and cost reporting. As a Senior Manufacturing Cost Accountant, you will play a critical role in monitoring and analyzing labor, overhead, and depreciation manufacturing costs, identifying areas for improvement, and providing financial insights to drive efficiency and profitability. Additionally, you will report financial results to senior manufacturing and finance leadership on a recurring basis.
What You'll Do
- Conduct in-depth analysis of labor, overhead, and depreciation manufacturing costs, identify cost-saving opportunities, and recommend process improvements
- Track and analyze actual manufacturing costs for various processes and products, reporting on variances and proposing corrective actions
- Prepare and analyze cost reports, variance analyses, and financial statements related to manufacturing operations
- Identify cost drivers, implement cost control measures, and propose strategies to enhance manufacturing efficiency
- Ensure compliance with internal policies, accounting standards, and regulations while supporting audits with documentation
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand cost fluctuations and drive continuous improvement efforts
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, related field, or equivalent experience
- CPA license or MBA preferred but not required
- 3+ years of experience as a cost accountant or in a similar manufacturing cost analysis role
- Proficiency in financial analysis, cost modeling, and variance analysis
- Advanced knowledge of MS Excel and experience with ERP systems
- Strong SQL skills for data extraction and manipulation preferred
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and cost accounting principles
Benefits
- Compensation and Benefits: As a full-time Tesla employee, eligible for benefits from day 1
- Aetna PPO and HSA plans with multiple medical plan options
- Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Dental and vision plans with options requiring $0 paycheck contribution
- Company-paid HSA contributions when enrolled in a high-deductible medical plan
- 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
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time (flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays
- Back-up childcare and parenting resources
- Voluntary benefits including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, and more
- Weight loss and tobacco cessation programs
- Tesla Babies program
- Commuter benefits and employee discounts
Seniority level
- Entry level
Employment type
- Full-time
Job function
- Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries
- Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
- Renewable Energy
- Semiconductors and Utilities
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