Accounting & Finance Internship (May 2026)

Location details

On-site

  • United States

    United States

    • California

Location

California

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Opportunity details

  • Opportunity typeInternship, Clerkship or Placement
  • SalaryUSD 23 - 35 / Hour
  • Application open dateApply by 5 Jan 2026
  • Start dateStart date 1 May 2026 - 30 May 2026

The Internship Recruiting Team identifies top talent and provides year-round opportunities where interns work on meaningful, impactful projects while growing personally and professionally alongside their manager, mentor, and team at Tesla.

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

  • Gain in-depth exposure to fixed asset accounting and life cycle, participate in fixed asset annual confirmation, and assist with process improvement and system automation.
  • Control warranty costs, define action plans, predict future costs, recommend accruals, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to reduce warranty costs.
  • Maintain relationships with Business Partners and Accounting peers, prepare accounting schedules for reporting, document controls and processes, and ensure SOX 404 compliance.

About You

The company is looking for:

  • Advanced experience in Excel and familiarity with Microsoft PowerQuery/Power BI and/or SQL is 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.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Hourly pay range: $23.00 - $35.00 plus benefits.
  • Medical plans including Aetna PPO and HSA options with $0 payroll deduction.
  • Family-building, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits.
  • Dental and vision plans with orthodontic coverage and $0 payroll contribution options.
  • Company-paid Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution with High Deductible Medical Plan.
  • 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.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Sick and vacation time, paid holidays, and flexible time for salaried positions.
  • Back-up childcare and parenting support resources.
  • Voluntary benefits including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance.
  • Commuter benefits and employee discounts and perks program.

Training & Development

Interns will work closely with their Manager, Mentor, and team to grow both technically and personally through critical projects and hands-on experience at Tesla.

How to Apply

International students using CPT must confirm their ability to work 40 hours per week before applying. Applicants should ensure they can commit to a minimum of 12 weeks full-time, starting May 2026 through the Summer term or early Fall 2026.

This job may close before the stated closing date, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible

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Work rights

The opportunity is available to applicants in any of the following categories.

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United States
US CitizenUS Permanent ResidentUS Student Visa

Qualifications & other requirements

You should have or be completing the following to apply for this opportunity.

Degree or Certificate
Qualification level
Qualification level
Bachelor or higher
Study field
Study field (any)
Business & Management
  • Accounting
  • Commerce
  • Finance
  • Business
  • Economics

Hiring criteria

  • Experience requirementNo experience required
  • Working rights
    US Citizen
  • Study fields
    Business & Management
  • Degree typesBachelor or higher
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About the employer

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Tesla USA

Number of employees

> 100,000 employees

Industries

R&D and Manufacturing

Tesla is an American multinational automotive and clean energy company based in Austin, Texas.