Inventory Cost Accountant, Manufacturing

Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Inventory Cost Accountant to join our team at Tesla to support automotive manufacturing operations. As an Inventory Cost Accountant, you will be primarily responsible for inventory accuracy while leading system improvement initiatives, monitoring and analyzing inventory consumption, variances, and reconciliations across raw material and WIP inventory. Additionally, you will provide financial insights and reporting to senior manufacturing and finance leadership on a recurring basis.

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
Monitor inventory accuracy metrics and prepare regular operational and finance reviews for Tesla executives, tracking and analyzing actual inventory costs, variances, and proposing corrective actions
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

Compensation & 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