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Tesla Motors, Inc.

Cash Accountant

Tesla Motors, Inc., Austin, Texas, us, 78716

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What to Expect This role is an Accountant on the Corporate Accounting Services team and will primarily focus on performing bank and merchant account reconciliations, analyzing cash activity/trends, and implementing process improvements over the corporate cash accounting function.

We are seeking a candidate with strong experience performing account reconciliations. The candidate must be very comfortable using Excel to analyze large volumes of data quickly. Experience using SQL to analyze data is a plus. The candidate should be passionate about leveraging technology to automate and scale the cash accounting processes.

The candidate should have experience collaborating with others to research and resolve accounting matters. The cash accounting team interacts with many partners in other Tesla finance departments, including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Treasury and Tax.

What You\'ll Do

Analyze and reconcile financial accounts (e.g., bank accounts, merchant accounts) from various regions and financial institutions to ensure accurate cash reporting

Research and determine the appropriate accounting treatment of unusual or aged reconciling items

Ensure timely and accurate recording of financial transactions in accordance with GAAP, SOX and company policies

Create and maintain metrics, analyses, and other ad-hoc reports to provide real-time visibility and relevant analysis of cash trends and reconciliation metrics

Collaborate with key contacts in other financial departments to research transactions, resolve reconciling differences, and improve processes

Identify opportunities and leverage technology to continuously automate and streamline the cash accounting and financial close processes

Maintain compliance with Key internal controls over cash reporting

What You\'ll Bring

Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment

Bachelor\'s Degree in Accounting or equivalent experience

2 + years of relevant accounting experience; CPA is a plus

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (e.g., Power Query, advanced formulas)

Experience analyzing large volumes of data (e.g., SQL, querying databases)

Passionate about leveraging technology to automate and scale business processes

Flexibility with non-standard working hours for month-end close

Compensation and Benefits Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna 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

Employee Assistance Program

Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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

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