Property Tax Analyst

What to Expect

Tesla is seeking a highly motivated and experienced property tax professional to join our Global Tax Department. The Staff Property Tax Analyst will play a critical role within the property tax team, enhancing expertise across the finance organization. This position is integral to a collaborative team tasked with managing all facets of Tesla's property tax functions. This is a unique and exciting opportunity to contribute to a world-changing organization and drive immediate impact.

Our tax department is dedicated to being strategic leaders and trusted partners, focusing on creating value and mitigating risk to support Tesla's mission of accelerating the world's transition to sustainable abundance.

• Manage annual property tax compliance across the U.S., handling a range of accounts from high-volume small returns to complex returns for multi-billion dollar manufacturing sites
• Review assessment notices to identify errors and opportunities for appeals
• Process and reconcile assessment notices and tax bills using OPT property tax software
• Respond to, manage, and complete property tax audits
• Support the tax team in automation initiatives and process improvement projects
• Provide property tax forecasts and implications to other teams within Tesla
• Assist in managing exemptions, pilot agreements, and various incentive agreements

• Degree in Accounting, Tax, or Finance, or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 5 years of property tax experience, with 10+ years of total professional experience
• Experience with property tax software, OPT (formerly One Source) preferred
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work autonomously, prioritize tasks, and manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with advanced skills in Excel
• Comfortable with technology and learning new software and tools

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

$76,000 - $132,000/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.