Sr. Tax Accountant

Sr. Tax Accountant Tesla - 3.3 Fremont, CA Job Details Full-time $88,000 - $162,000 a year 20 hours ago Benefits Commuter assistance Health savings account AD&D insurance Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Flextime Adoption assistance Employee assistance program 401(k) matching Employee discount Benefits from day one Pet insurance Qualifications International tax Automation Research Project management Indirect tax management Financial data analysis tools Excel data analysis Full Job Description What to Expect Tesla is seeking a highly motivated Sr Tax Accountant to join our Global Tax Department and strengthen our sales tax compliance team. This role will be part of a dynamic team committed to being strategic leaders and trusted partners, creating value, mitigating risk, and supporting Tesla's mission to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable abundance. The position demands expertise in sales tax compliance, collaboration across departments, and a proactive approach to process improvement and scalability. What You'll Do Own all aspects of indirect tax compliance in the United States and Canada, including providing monthly raw data and assisting with notices for external tax return preparers Collaborate with sales tax advisory and tax technology teams to ensure data is clean, organized, and optimized for Tesla's growing business Work with the staff sales tax accountant to manage, reconcile, and own general ledger accounts related to sales and indirect taxes, and assist in presenting reconciliations to non-tax finance staff Manage the mailbox and tracking system for daily incoming sales tax-related questions from the business, ensuring timely responses to dozens of requests Oversee and complete tax exemption certificates and reconcile sales tax on vendor invoices Conduct research and provide support for additional functions within the sales tax team as needed Identify and drive implementation of automation and other process improvements to enhance scalability of the sales tax team What You'll Bring 4+ years of indirect tax experience with an accounting firm or corporate tax/legal department, preferably with a Fortune 500 company Experience with U.S. and Canada taxation and proficiency in using Vertex

CPA, CMI, IPT

Sales Tax School, or equivalent certification preferred Strong organizational, problem-solving, and project management skills with an interest in process improvement, automation, and AI Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex topics to colleagues outside the tax team Self-starter who can organize, prioritize, and manage urgent and competing deadlines in a fast-paced and demanding work environment Advanced Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, Power Query, macros) skills a must. Preference for those with advanced large data wrangling skills using any of the following tools: Alteryx, Tableau, Knime, Power BI SQL, etc. Compensation and Benefits Benefits Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire: Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits Company paid Basic Life, AD&D Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period) Employee Assistance Program Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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 Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs Tesla Babies program Commuter benefits Employee discounts and perks program Expected Compensation $88,000 - $162,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. 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 also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.