Cash Applications Accountant Jobs

What To Expect
This role is for a Cash Applications Accountant within Tesla’s Corporate Accounting Services organization. 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

• Research unapplied cash receipts to match them to customer accounts
• Prepare materials as required for internal and external auditors
• Contribute to accurate and timely recording of financial transactions for multiple entities, with particular emphasis on incoming customer payments
• Analyze new or unusual transactions, payment streams, or reconciling items to determine the appropriate accounting treatment in accordance with U.S. GAAP
• Leverage IT tools (Excel, Power Query, Power BI, SQL) to analyze, match and reconcile large volumes of data from multiple data sources
• Identify process improvement opportunities and collaborate with other departments (IT, BI, Payment Processing) to design and implement automated solutions
• Prepare financial metrics, dashboards, and ad-hoc reports to provide real-time visibility and tracking of customer cash application
• Contribute to month-end financial analysis and reporting
• Reconcile bank activity to customer AR balances within our accounting system
• 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

• Experience working with large volumes of data (e.g., SQL, querying databases)
• Flexibility with nominal non-standard working hours for month-end close and to collaborate with the international teams
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills (e.g., Power Query, advanced formulas)
• 2 to 5 years of relevant accounting experience
• Commitment to cultivating positive cross-functional relationships
• Passionate about leveraging technology to scale business processes
• Bachelor's or master’s degree in Accounting; CPA is a plus
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work quickly in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with payment processing platforms is a plus (e.g., Stripe, Adyen)

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

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