Cash Accountant

What to Expect

This role is an Accountant on the Corporate Accounting 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 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

* 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 relevant 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)

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

Compensation and Benefits

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

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Cash Accountant

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