Company: Tesla Title: Internship, Insurance Accounting (Winter/Spring 2027) Location: Draper, Utah, United States Employment Type: Intern/Apprentice Compensation: BenefitsAs a full-time Tesla Intern, you will be eligible for: Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans. Both have an option with a $0 payroll contribution Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Medical Plan with HSA Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits Company Paid Basic Life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period) 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 Commuter benefits Employee discounts and perks program Department: Finance Please consider before applying: This position is expected to start January 2027 and continue through the entire Spring term (i.e., through April) or into early Summer 2027 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. Join Tesla’s Accounting team as an intern and apply your knowledge as you work on process creation, development, and execution. You will primarily support Insurance Accounting, with additional exposure to energy accounting. You will also support accurate, on-time close processes and financial reporting in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, while building practical accounting, analysis, and systems skills.
Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycles through organized work, follow-through, and issue escalationHelp document and test internal controls that support reliable financial reportingAssist with accounting analyses, including multi-entity activity, GAAP to STAT adjustments, and work with large data setsReconcile and validate data across financial systems with guidance from the teamContribute to process and system improvement projects; share clear, actionable feedback with IT and stakeholdersExplore opportunities to use AI and automation tools on manual, repetitive tasks within a control environmentCollaborate cross-functionally on projects and process improvements
Currently pursuing a Degree in Accounting or Finance, or Business Administration, or a related fieldStrong Excel skills; advanced Excel (e.g., lookups, pivot tables, Power Query) and information systems experience is a plusInterest in data validation, analysis, and automating manual work; SQL exposure is a plusDetail-oriented, adaptable, analytical, and a clear communicatorCuriosity about accounting, close processes, systems, operations, financial reporting, forecasting, and flux analysis
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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