Tesla

Cash Applications Accountant

Tesla Hayward, CA

What To Expect
This role is for a Cash Applications Accountant within Tesla’s Corporate Accounting Services organization in Draper, Utah. This is a highly visible role with critical responsibilities relating to cash accounting and accounts receivable. As Tesla continues to grow, there is an increasing need to improve processes and leverage technology to automate and scale the accounting functions. We are seeking a high-performing individual with experience working in a fast-paced environment at a large/public company. The ideal candidate will have a strong accounting background and be passionate about leveraging technology to drive process improvements.

What You'll Do

  • Contribute to accurate and timely recording of financial transactions for multiple entities, with particular emphasis on incoming customer payments
  • Reconcile bank activity to customer AR balances within our accounting system
  • Research unapplied cash receipts to match them to customer accounts
  • Identify process improvement opportunities and collaborate with other departments (IT, BI, Payment Processing) to design and implement automated solutions
  • Leverage IT tools (Excel, Power Query, Power BI, SQL) to analyze, match and reconcile large volumes of data from multiple data sources
  • Prepare financial metrics, dashboards, and ad-hoc reports to provide real-time visibility and tracking of customer cash application
  • Work closely with key contacts in other finance departments (e.g., Revenue, Billing, Order Operations) to collaborate on cross-functional initiatives


  • What You'll Bring

  • Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work quickly in a fast-paced environment
  • Degree in Accounting or equivalent experience
  • 2+ years of relevant accounting experience
  • Strong Microsoft Excel skills (e.g., Power Query, advanced formulas)
  • Experience working with large volumes of data (e.g., SQL, querying databases)
  • Experience with payment processing platforms is a plus (e.g., Stripe, Adyen)
  • Passionate about leveraging technology to scale business processes


  • Benefits
    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)
  • LGBTQ+ care concierge services
  • 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


  • Expected Compensation

    $64,000 - $240,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits

    Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

    , Tesla
    • Seniority level

      Entry level
    • Employment type

      Full-time
    • Job function

      Accounting/Auditing and Finance
    • Industries

      Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing, and Utilities

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