Accountant

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

ACCOUNTANT

The Accountant is a critical member of the Accounting team, who will play an impactful role in the day-to-day accounting operations of SpaceX. This role focuses on tracking, analyzing, and optimizing costs associated with the production, inventory, and distribution of Starlink hardware components. You will ensure accurate costing for high-volume manufacturing of kits, support scalability for global deployment. The ideal candidate will be an independent, creative, dynamic, collaborative problem solver.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Participate in the accounting close process to ensure timely and accurate reporting
• Oversee inventory costing and reconciliation for Starlink kit raw materials, sub-assemblies, and finished products; develop and maintain standard costs for Starlink kit components
• Conduct, obsolescence reviews, and reserve calculations to minimize waste and ensure accurate financial reporting
• Prepare journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, reserves, intercompany transactions as required
• Partner with finance, supply chain, and operations on financial planning, budgeting, and reporting initiatives
• Support ongoing efforts to improve processes and reporting, including standardization efforts and identify areas requiring improvement to accelerate the close process
• Prepare schedules and supporting documentation related to external audit requirements, and interact with external auditors as required
• Participate in special projects as requested

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS :

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE :

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS :

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS :

Pay range :

Accountant : $80,000.00 - $115,000.00 / per year

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations : job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS :

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin / ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application / interview process should reach out to  EEOCompliance@spacex.com .