Accountant, AI Operations

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Discretionary bonuses

Healthcare benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation & holidays

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking an Accountant for AI Operations in Palo Alto to support accounts receivable and collections. The role emphasizes customer-service style interactions, adherence to SOPs, and proactive process improvements.

You will partner with Billing, Revenue Accounting, Sales, and Legal to resolve issues and support monthly closes. The ideal candidate has 1+ years in accounting, a relevant degree, and familiarity with NetSuite or Salesforce.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of accounting experience (internships count).
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field.
• CPA license or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support full AR/collections lifecycle including aging, outreach and dispute resolution.
• Process payments, apply payments and reconcile accounts.
• Follow SOPs for collections, suspensions, and escalations.
• Monitor DSO and maintain a clean AR ledger.
• Serve as first line of response for AR/collections inquiries via email and tickets.
• Collaborate with Billing, Sales, and Legal to resolve issues.

Skills

Accounts Receivable

Collections

SOP compliance

ERP familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance

CPA license or equivalent

Tools

NetSuite

Salesforce

Job description

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 ofenabling human life on Mars.

ACCOUNTANT, AI OPERATIONS

Play a key role in the finance organization by providing transactional and operational support to the accounts receivable and collections function. You will partner cross-functionally to help collect what is owed and preserve customer relationships. The ideal candidate treats every interaction as a customer service moment, follows established processes, flags issues, and takes initiative to learn and improve.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the full AR/collections lifecycle: aging management, outreach, follow-up, dispute resolution, payment application coordination, and account reconciliation
• Execute collections activities in adherence to established SOPs for collecting, suspending services, and escalations
• Assist with dunning workflows and customer engagement on past-due balances
• Help monitor DSO, aged balances, and maintain a clean AR ledger
• Serve as a first line of response for AR/collections inquiries across email and ticketing platforms, treating every interaction with professionalism and urgency
• Investigate and resolve inquiries independently when possible; escal...yen
• Support de-escalation of billing disputes and payment issues with a solutions-oriented, empathetic approach
• Maintain thorough documentation of customer interactions, disputes, and resolutions
• Partner with Billing, Deal Desk, Revenue Accounting, Sales, Customer Success, and Legal to help resolve account issues
• Provide AR/collections data and support for monthly and quarterly close
• Communicate on accounts approaching escalation or suspension thresholds
• Surface patterns and issues to leadership

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• 1+ years of experience in accounting (internship experience qualifies)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or other business discipline
• 1+ years of experience in Accounts Receivable, Collections, accounting, or finance (internship experience qualifies)
• CPA license or equivalent
• Hands-on experience or familiarity with AR/ERP platforms (NetSuite, Salesforce, or similar)
• Ability to follow established SOPs while exercising sound judgment
• Familiarity with ticketing/support platforms
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Experience in a high-volume or fast-paced environment

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be willing to work long hours or weekends as needed
• This position is based in Palo Alto, CA, and requires being onsite full-time — hybrid and remote work will not be considered

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Pay Range: Level 1: $95,000.00 - $130,000.00 Level 2: $110,000.00 - $155,000.00

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 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.

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here .

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.

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