Sr. Accountant

SpaceX•Palo Alto, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

SpaceX is seeking a detail-oriented, high-performing Sr. Accountant to join its Finance organization. The role supports accurate financial records and month-, quarter-, and year-end close, variance analysis, reconciliations, and process improvements in a dynamic, high-growth environment. The position is based onsite in Palo Alto, California; remote and hybrid work are not considered. The Sr. Accountant may support inventory, fixed assets, cost accounting, or other specialized areas. The role works with accounting colleagues and stakeholders across Tax, FP&A, Financial Reporting, and other business units, and collaborates with auditors. The employee must be willing to work long hours and weekends when needed to meet critical deadlines. Compensation is listed at $130,000–$190,000 for Level 3. Actual level and base salary are determined case by case based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. Additional rewards may include company stock or long-term cash awards, discretionary bonuses, and an employee stock purchase plan. Benefits include medical, vision, and dental coverage; a 401(k) plan; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; paid parental leave; vacation; paid holidays; paid sick leave; and other discounts and perks. Applicants must meet the stated U.S. export-regulation eligibility requirements or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
At least 4 years of accounting experience.
Willingness to work long hours and weekends when needed to meet critical deadlines.
Must meet the listed U.S. Government export-regulation eligibility requirements or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or another business discipline.
CPA license or equivalent.
Ability to take ownership and thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
Deadline-focused approach and preference for working onsite and face-to-face with teams.
Excellent technical, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency with computers, particularly Excel.
Ability to collaborate, guide junior staff, and contribute to team development.
Familiarity with SQL.
Understanding of U.S. GAAP.

Responsibilities

Perform month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis.
Support inventory, fixed assets, cost accounting, or other specialized areas as assigned.
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual divisional balance sheet reconciliations.
Collaborate with accounting staff to foster a supportive work environment.
Work with stakeholders in Tax, FP&A, Financial Reporting, and other business units to build and implement solutions that ensure seamless operations.
Collaborate with auditors and provide requested documentation accurately and on time.
Perform ad hoc duties and analysis as assigned by management.
Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, company policies, and internal controls.
Identify and implement process improvements, automation opportunities, and best practices.

Benefits

Potential long-term incentives in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards.
Potential discretionary bonuses.
Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
401(k) retirement plan.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
Life insurance.
Paid parental leave.
Three weeks of paid vacation may accrue.
Eligibility for 10 or more paid holidays per year.
Paid sick leave pursuant to company policy.
Various other discounts and perks.