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Accounting Internship (Spring 2023)

Disclaimer: This position is expected to start around January 2023 and continue through the entire Winter/Spring term (i.e., through April/May) or into early Summer 2023 if available. We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time, for most internships. Please consider before applying.

International Students: If your work authorization is through CPT, please consult your school on your ability to work 40 hours per week before applying. Again, please do not apply until you know you can work 40 hours
per week. This is required for external applicants. Many students will be limited to part-time during the academic year.


Internship Program at Tesla
The Internship Recruiting Team is driven by the passion to recognize emerging talent. Our year around program places the best students in positions that they will grow both technically and personally through their experience working closely with their Manager, Mentor, and team. We provide an experience that allows for the intern to experience life at Tesla by given them projects that are critical to their team’s success. Instead of going on coffee runs and making copies, you’ll be seated at the table making critical decisions that will influence not only your team, but the overall achievement of Tesla’s mission.


Responsibilities

Fixed Assets : The FA Intern, will have in-depth exposure to following areas:

  • Understanding of fixed asset accounting and life cycle
  • Participate in fixed asset annual confirmation
  • Work closely with internal and cross functional teams
  • Assist with process improvement and system automation

Warranty/Manufacturing Costs: The Warranty Costs Intern will be responsible for the following tasks: 
  • Control warranty costs, define action plans to tackle potential deviations and predict future costs and recommend potential accrual as necessary 
  • Collaborate and liaise with cross functional team members to target warranty reduction. Identify opportunities to reduce warranty costs and support their implementation  
  • 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 warranty and ensure SOX 404 compliance


Requirements
  • Evidence of exceptional ability, especially within an ambiguous environment
  • Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree or Masters Degree in Accounting or related area
  • A robust analytical skill-set
  • Advanced experience in Excel 
  • Experience with Microsoft PowerQuery/Power BI and/or SQL a plus
  • Ability to work independently, detail-oriented, and execution focused
  • Strong verbal, written and presentation skills
  • Highly collaborative and team-oriented