Inventory Cost Accountant, Manufacturing

Job description

Inventory Cost Accountant

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

Worksite address

austin, TX, 78716, US

Who can apply

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