About the role#
The Automotive Revenue Accounting team is looking for an intern to assist with process documentation, data analysis, and system investigations. You will gain hands-on experience with financial systems, reconciliations, and the revenue accounting cycle for automotive programs. This is a full-time role based in Austin, Texas, beginning in January 2027 for a minimum of 12 weeks.
What you'll do#
- Document existing accounting processes, including data sources, system dependencies, and reconciliations.
- Consolidate information from workpapers, technical documentation, and project tickets into organized Confluence records.
- Maintain requirements and process documentation for both new and existing programs.
- Analyze manual journal entries to identify patterns and help the team prioritize improvements.
- Investigate how information flows from source systems into accounting reports.
- Collaborate with process owners to identify and fill documentation gaps.
- Support process improvements through data analysis, testing, and updates to instructions.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related degree program.
- A solid foundation in accounting principles.
- Strong Excel skills and experience checking data for accuracy.
- A structured approach to investigating unfamiliar processes and resolving inconsistencies.
- Ability to explain findings clearly and write instructions that others can follow.
- Initiative to make progress after initial guidance and the ability to ask focused questions.
- Experience with SQL, Power Query, Python, or financial systems is a plus but not required.
Location & details#
- Location: Austin, Texas.
- Term: Winter 2027 through Spring 2027.
- Modality: On-site, full-time (40 hours per week).
About Tesla
Tesla produces electric vehicles, battery storage systems, and solar energy products. Founded in 2003, the company operates six vertically integrated factories across three continents. It is headquartered in Austin, Texas, and employs over 10,000 people. The organization designs, manufactures, sells, and services its products internally.
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