What are the responsibilities and job description for the Internship, Payroll (Winter/Spring 2027) position at Tesla Motors, Inc.?
What to Expect
What You'll Do
What You'll Bring
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.
Please consider before applying: This position is expected to start January 2027 and continue through the entire Srping 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.
Location:Draper, Utah
Payroll Accounting Intern will work with the Payroll team to provide payroll processing support for 50,000 employees within US, Canada, Mexico, and India.
What You'll Do
- Will perform duties that require an understanding of company payroll policies and procedures with a strong level of customer service.
What You'll Bring
- Currently pursuing a Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
- Advanced Excel skill set
- Extremely detail orientated
- Strong communication skills
- Understanding of audit procedures, tax, and accounting principles
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment with tight timelines
Benefits
As 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
- Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)
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.