Senior Cost Accountant

Company: Tesla Motors
Location: Sparks
Posted on: February 10, 2020

Job Description:

Senior Cost AccountantJob CategoryFinanceLocationSparks, NevadaReq. ID57471Job TypeFull-timeApplyTesla participates in the E-Verify Program BUILD THE FUTURE Role:Manufacturing cost accountant for Reno Gigafactory, reporting to the Manufacturing accounting manager/lead in Reno Gigafactory, will interface with operatives and leaders across multiple departments, including but not limited to Operations, Supply Chain, Facilities management, R&D and Manufacturing. Responsibilities:Responsible for setting up the standard cost for labor overhead and bill of material.Validate and analyze the cost of goods sold as part of the month-end closeWork closely and partner with Inventory control team, NPI team and factory internal audit team to monitor, track and improve the factory cycle count process and inventory accuracyWork with Fremont Fixed asset team and Reno operation team to coordinate the fixed asset cycle (purchase, AUC, retirement or impairment)Perform variance analysis such as Purchase Price to Cost variance, cost revaluation, Invoice to PO price variances and work order variances.Partner with FP&A Finance and Eng team to ensure Bill of Material accuracy including knowledge of cost reduction impact on financialsEnsure process integrity within Manufacturing, Intercompany, and Inventory while working with cross-functional peers to resolve process issues. Maintain phenomenal relationships with Business Partners and Accounting peers to address information reporting needs. Prepare Accounting schedules routinely and as requested for internal and external reporting requirements. Document controls, processes and procedures related to manufacturing accounting and ensure SOX 404 complianceAssist with and ensure successful quarterly and year end auditsRequirements:Bachelor's degree in accounting or related area (or equivalent), ideally from a top tier school, CPA or MBA preferred, but not required5-7 years experience in Accounting preferably in a large manufacturing environment with evidence of exceptional ability (Experience in solar industry is a significant advantage and will be preferred)Ability to understand the manufacturing environment and the associated financial processes; Knowledge of supply chain, receiving, inventory flow, operations process and manufacturing principlesStrong ability to assess problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions, and make recommendations and/or resolve the problemAbility to effectively analyze transactional level detail in an enterprise resource planning system and articulate the key findings to managementStrong business skills and effective understanding of financial, distribution and manufacturing systemsAbility to multi-task and drive actions to completion under strict deadlines. Must be able to collaborate and build positive relationships with other teams within Finance as well as cross-functionally outside Finance to effectively make recommendations, implement process improvements, etc.Positive can do attitude and highly analytical; enjoys challengesDetail oriented and comfortable working with large data setsAction-oriented and solution-driven with the ability to thrive in a fast pace environmentApplyTesla participates in the E-Verify Program About TeslaTesla is accelerating the worlds transition to sustainable energy. We design, manufacture, sell and service the worlds best solar technology, energy storage systems, and electric vehicles, providing customers the opportunity to generate, store and consume energy entirely sustainably. Tesla is committed to hiring and developing top talent from around the world for any given discipline. Based in California, Teslas workforce spans across four continents. We work to build an inclusive environment in which all people, regardless of gender, race, religion, or background, can come to do their best work. Our world-class teams operate with a non-conventional philosophy of inter-disciplinary collaboration. Each member of the team is expected to challenge and to be challenged, to create, and to innovate. Were tackling the worlds most difficult and important problemsand we wouldnt succeed without our shared passion for making the world a better place. Learn More About Tesla 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 committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 510-602-3960 or send an e-mail to accommodationrequest@tesla.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.For quick access to screen reading technology compatible with this site click here to download a free compatible screen reader (free step by step tutorial can be found here). Please contact accommodationrequest@tesla.com for additional information or to request accommodations.

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