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Sr. Payroll Tax Accountant

Tesla
Draper, UT Full Time
POSTED ON 4/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/16/2026
What To Expect
Join Tesla’s Payroll Tax accounting team to apply U.S.GAAP principles to Payroll operations, with statutory-basis accounting as needed. You'll ensure accurate, on-time payroll accounting, analysis, close processes, and financial reporting in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Collaborate cross-functionally with business stakeholders including Payroll, HR, Corporate Accounting, and Finance Teams to provide clear financial analysis.

What You'll Do

  • Perform complex accounting such as multi-entity payroll, equity transactions, adjustments, regular data audits, and working with large data sets
  • Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll close activities through effective planning and issue resolution
  • Journal entry processing and account reconciliation for US and international payroll
  • Reconcile daily, weekly, and quarterly payroll reports to assure accurate payment and timely filing
  • Internal financial reporting and analysis including payroll cash forecasting
  • Assist in preparation of annual tax documents and reports while maintaining current knowledge of payroll and taxation requirements for US and international markets
  • Design, document, and execute internal controls ensuring compliance of payroll Sox controls


  • What You'll Bring

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, or equivalent experience
  • 3 years of public accounting or industry experience (Global Payroll and Tax preferred)
  • Advanced Excel and MS Office
  • Cognos BI literacy for data validation and ad-hoc analysis
  • Ability to automate manual, repetitive tasks while accurately handle highly sensitive, large, and complex data sets
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong judgment, detail-oriented, adaptable, analytical, and problem-solving mindset
  • Ability to manage and deliver multiple priorities in a fast-paced culture


  • Benefits
    Compensation and 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


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