Payment Operations Analyst

Description:
We are seeking a skilled Payment Operations Analyst to join our Finance Team at Tesla, focusing on accounts payable & T&E processes. This role involves analyzing payment activity, invoice data and expense information, ensuring accuracy and integrity in financial transactions, and supporting key performance indicators (KPIs) through detailed reporting. The ideal candidate will collaborate with cross-functional payment process teams to scale operations, drive efficiencies, and maintain compliance with corporate policies and controls in a fast-paced, growing environment.

Responsibilities:

Analyze payment activity and invoice data to identify trends and ensure accuracy for accounts payable
Support accounts payable and T&E KPIs by developing ad-hoc reports and reconciling aging reports
Utilize core risk and payments experience to enhance infrastructure, tools, systems, and data integrity
Demonstrate expertise in process design by identifying gaps, driving efficiencies, and implementing improvements
Collaborate with payment process teams to determine requirements for scaling operations
Execute daily payment transactions, monitor flows, and perform account reconciliations while resolving discrepancies
Develop and maintain escheatment processes and reporting for unclaimed property while ensuring SOX 404 compliance

Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in Business, or equivalent experience
Experience with ERP systems, with AX Dynamics experience preferred
5+ years of experience in accounts payable payment processing
2+ years of experience in project management within a finance operations environment with cross-functional teams
1-2 years of experience in travel & expense
Proficient in global banking payment methods and terminology
Ability to communicate complex situations and findings clearly across different organizational levels

Compensation & 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