What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fixed Assets Accountant position at Tesla?
What to Expect
What You'll Do
What You'll Bring
Compensation and Benefits
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.
The Fixed Asset Accountant will handle all aspects of maintaining and recording fixed assets. They will Analyze asset requests and CAPEX Purchase Orders (PO) to ensure proper classification as a capital asset, and completes monthly, quarterly and yearly reconciliations. This role reports to the Fixed Assets accounting manager and contribute to the delivery of the Fixed Assets Finance function organization wide.
What You'll Do
- Reviews Asset requests and Capex POs to ensure proper account coding and compliance with capitalization policy
- Serves as cross-functional liaison for fixed asset transactions, Asset owners, & PO requesters. Also, Performs asset approvals, capitalization, transfers, and disposals
- Analyzes AUC (CIP) assets/projects, capitalize and place assets in service when projects are complete. Analyze aging AUC assets and prepare financial metrics on AUC assets for monthly cycle review
- Prepares journal entries, account analysis and reporting, including all Fixed Asset schedules for interim and EOQ presentations
- Works closely with internal departments (i.e. production, operational teams, FP&A, and tax) and support Annual Confirmation
- Work with each FA region to obtain potential manual process and convert the process to automation and reduce manual work within FA team
- Acts as primary point of contact and system administrator for the Tesla Fixed Asset system
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, or equivalent experience
- Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel and must have solid written and verbal communication skills
- Proven ability to work effectively with others and build partnerships and work in a collaborative environment
- Experience and strong understanding of internal controls
- Maintain flexibility in a fast-paced environment, and continuously evolving to meet changing business needs
- Quick learner and problem solver when faced with new issues or challenges
- Passion for driving and delivering results and delivering constructive change
Compensation and Benefits
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
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.
