Cash Applications Analyst

Description:
This role is an analyst within Tesla’s Corporate Accounting Services organization, based in either Draper, Utah, or Fremont, California. The position focuses on critical responsibilities related to cash accounting and accounts receivable, with an emphasis on ensuring accurate financial recording and process optimization. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and leveraging technology to automate and scale accounting functions are key aspects of this role.

Responsibilities:
Contribute to accurate and timely recording of financial transactions for multiple entities, focusing on incoming customer payments
Review metrics and journal entries to detect and resolve potential errors
Reconcile bank deposits to customer accounts receivable balances
Research unusual transactions to determine appropriate accounting treatment
Author SQL queries to analyze, match, and reconcile large datasets from multiple sources
Identify process improvement opportunities and collaborate with departments such as IT, Business Information, and Payment Processing to implement automated solutions
Work closely with key contacts in other finance departments, including Revenue, Billing, and Order Operations, for cross-functional initiatives

Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, or equivalent experience; CPA is a plus
2 to 5 years of relevant accounting experience at a large or public company
Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
Experience in writing SQL queries for relational databases
Passion for leveraging technology to scale business processes
Experience with payment processing platforms such as Stripe or Adyen is a plus
Flexibility with nominal non-standard working hours for month-end close

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

Expected Compensation
$76,000 - $132,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay 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.