Internship, Accounting & Finance (Summer 2025)

Tesla

Jan 16

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Summer Internship
Accounting & Tax
Business, Operations & Strategy
Fremont

Requirements

Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree or Masters Degree in Accounting or related area
Currently pursuing a degree in STEM, Quantitative Field (CS, Applied Statistics, Operations Research) or Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Analytics (Finance Analytics team)
Advanced experience in Excel
Experience with Microsoft PowerQuery/Power BI and/or SQL a plus
Strong verbal, written and presentation skills
Experience with advanced Excel BI functionality and languages (Power Query (M), PowerPivot (DAX))
Knowledge of accounting principles, financial statements, and financial modeling

Responsibilities

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
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
Operational analysis - build automated operational models, conduct ad-hoc analysis, and make recommendations to management
Business intelligence - increase data visibility and access for business teams through the creation and curation of data platforms, operational reports, self-service data tools, and managerial dashboards
Data engineering - build and manage data pipelines and analytical database architecture
Data science - conduct statistical analysis and train machine learning models to inform and control operational decisions.

FAQs

What is the expected start date for the internship?

The internship is expected to start in May 2025.

How long is the internship program?

The internship is expected to last for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time, through the entire Summer term or into early Fall 2025 if available.

Is this internship open to international students?

Yes, but international students must ensure that they have the proper work authorization through CPT and can work 40 hours per week before applying.

What areas will the interns gain exposure to?

Interns will gain exposure to fixed asset accounting, warranty costs management, and business analytics.

What are some of the main tasks for the Fixed Assets Intern?

The Fixed Assets Intern will understand fixed asset accounting, participate in annual confirmations, work with internal teams, and assist with process improvement and system automation.

What skills are required for this internship?

Candidates should be pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting or a related field, have advanced Excel skills, and knowledge of accounting principles, financial statements, and financial modeling.

Are there any benefits offered to interns?

Yes, interns will be eligible for various benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans, a $0 payroll contribution option, 401(k), employee stock purchase plans, and additional perks like childcare resources and employee discounts.

What does the expected compensation for the internship range from?

The expected compensation ranges from $23.00 to $35.00 per hour, plus benefits.

Is there an opportunity for process improvement within the internship?

Yes, interns will have the opportunity to assist with process improvement and system automation.

What qualifications are preferable for the Business Analytics team?

Preferred qualifications for the Business Analytics team include experience in operational analysis, business intelligence, data engineering, and data science, along with skills in SQL and Microsoft Power BI.

Tesla

Tesla’s mission is to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy.

Automotive

Industry

10,001+

Employees

2003

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Tesla’s mission is to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy through increasingly affordable electric vehicles in addition to renewable energy generation and storage. California-based Tesla is committed to having the best-in-class in safety, performance, and reliability in all Tesla cars. There are currently over 275,000 Model S, Model X and Model 3 vehicles on the road worldwide. To achieve a sustainable energy future, Tesla also created infinitely scalable energy products: Powerwall, Powerpack and Solar Roof. As the world’s only vertically integrated energy company, Tesla continues to innovate, scale and reduce the costs of commercial and grid-scale systems, with the goal of ultimately getting us to 100% renewable energy grids.