Internship, Payroll (Fall 2026)

Job Description:

What To Expect
Please consider before applying: This position is expected to start August 2026 and continue through the entire Fall term (i.e., through December) or into early Spring 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.

The Internship Recruiting Team is driven by the passion to recognize emerging talent. Our year around program places the best students in positions that they will grow both technically and personally through their experience working closely with their Manager, Mentor, and team. We provide an experience that allows for the intern to experience life at Tesla by given them projects that are critical to their team's success.

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
Compensation and 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

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