Accountant

ACCOUNTANT

The Accountant, reporting to the Accounting Manager, is a critical member of the General Accounting team who will play an impactful role in the day-to-day accounting operations of SpaceX. You will be responsible for recording accounting transactions, preparing various balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting other ad-hoc requests. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate in the accounting close process to ensure timely and accurate reporting of all monthly financial information for SpaceX and its subsidiaries
• Improve internal processes and controls related to fixed assets, prepaids, and cash accounts
• Ensure we are accurately capturing, capitalizing, and depreciating our fixed assets on time
• Work cross-functionally with multiple teams at SpaceX on internal processes and controls related to the fixed asset process
• Prepare other general ledger journal entries including balance sheet reconciliations and identify and resolve variances
• Assist in month-end close reporting process including participating in continuous process improvement efforts
• Support in financial statement audits by preparing audit documentation and working with external financial statement audit teams
• Support in ad hoc accounting and financial data analysis, as needed 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or other business discipline
• 1+ years of accounting experience

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• CPA license (or equivalent)
• Big 4 accounting firm experience 
• Proficient computer skills, including Excel
• Strong accounting knowledge and an understanding of US GAAP
• Positive attitude and flexibility to changing priorities, especially in the period of month/quarter/year-end close
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Excel and Word
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 and SQL
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact at all levels of the organization
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills, initiative, and the ability to be a self-starter

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Willingness to work long hours and weekend when needed to meet critical deadlines
• This position is based in Hawthorne, CA and requires being onsite - remote work not considered

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range: 
Accountant: $75,000.00 - $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. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.