Inventory Cost Accountant, Manufacturing

About the role

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Inventory Cost Accountant to join our team at Tesla to support automotive manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead inventory system improvement initiatives to increase inventory accuracy and implement best practices across all warehouses and locations
• Work closely with operational inventory control teams to coordinate and enhance cycle count programs, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Conduct in-depth analysis of inventory consumption, variances, and reconciliations related to all inventory including raw material and WIP
• Perform month-end and year-end close activities including inventory-related journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations
• Maintain and develop management dashboards and analytic tools for inventory tracking and reporting
• Collaborate cross-functionally with finance, accounting, operations, and business teams to answer questions related to inventory and operational processes

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting, related field, or equivalent experience with CPA license
• 3+ years of experience as a cost accountant or in a similar inventory/manufacturing cost analysis role with proven experience in operational inventory control and cycle counting programs
• Strong understanding of GAAP, supply chain, receiving, inventory flow, operations processes, and manufacturing cost accounting principles
• Experience leading system improvement projects and driving operational change to enhance inventory accuracy
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel, experience with ERP systems, and strong SQL skills for data extraction and manipulation
• Tableau or dashboard development experience strongly preferred with proficiency in financial analysis, cost modeling, and variance analysis
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent communication abilities and the capacity to develop innovative solutions to resolve complex inventory and manufacturing accounting challenges

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent communication abilities and the capacity to develop innovative solutions to resolve complex inventory and manufacturing accounting challenges

Skills

• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel
• Experience with ERP systems
• Strong SQL skills for data extraction and manipulation
• Tableau or dashboard development experience
• Proficiency in financial analysis, cost modeling, and variance analysis

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical plans
• Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
• Dental and vision plans
• HSA Contribution
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plans
• Other financial benefits
• Basic life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time
• 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