Inventory Cost Accountant

Tesla

USonsitePosted Jul 10, 2026
Posting intelligenceActively listed

Skills

excel

About the role

What to Expect

Inventory Cost Accountants work diligently with the business to support worldwide Inventory control, as well as to providing top analysis on inventory consumption, variance, and reconciliations.Inventory Cost Accountants also work closely with finance, accounting, and business teams across Tesla Semi, Tesla Energy, and Tesla Auto. Accounting looks for hard working dedicated people to analyze and recommend actions to Senior Management in Tesla.

What You'll Do

Work with operation inventory control teams to coordinate cycle count programs across all warehouses/locations

Monitor inventory accuracy to enable regular financial reviews by Tesla executives

Review inventory reconciliations and flux analysis related to all inventory worldwide, including raw material, WIP, 3PL management, and in-transit

Provide monthly/quarterly directions on requirements of cycle count programs and recommend physical inventory counts requirement

Reconciliation for all assigned general ledger accounts

Support the implementation of policies and procedures to ensure accurate tracking of inventory and appropriate inventory levels

Work cross functionally to ensure accurate inventory through process and system improvements

What You'll Bring

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or equivalent experience (CPA preferred)

Minimum 3-4 years’ experience in Accounting, with relevant experience of inventory and COGS analysis or audit

Knowledge of supply chain, receiving, inventory flow, operations process and manufacturing principles

Demonstrate clear written and verbal communication skills.

Excellent Excel skills and the ability to manipulate and analyze large amounts of data

Knowledge of SQL

Analytically solid with the desire and competency to come up with out-of-the-box ideas to resolve complex manufacturing Accounting challenges

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

Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.

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