Accountant, AI Operations

InvestedintheMission; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

401(k) plan

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Disability insurance

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking an Accountant, AI Operations in Palo Alto, CA, to provide transactional and operational AR support while partnering with cross-functional teams. The role emphasizes customer‑facing service mindset, adherence to SOPs, and proactive process improvement.

The ideal candidate has 1+ year in accounting, AR/ERP experience (NetSuite/Salesforce), and a Bachelor’s degree; CPA preferred. On-site role with strong compensation and rich benefits awaits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field.
• 1+ years of accounting, AR/collections experience (internships count).
• CPA license or equivalent preferred.
• Hands-on with AR/ERP platforms (NetSuite, Salesforce) and accounting processes.

Responsibilities

• Support the full AR/collections lifecycle including aging management, outreach, follow-up, disputes, and reconciliation.
• Execute collections per SOPs for billing, suspensions, and escalations.
• Assist with dunning workflows and engagement on past-due balances.
• Monitor DSO, aged balances, and maintain AR ledger accuracy.
• Serve as first point of contact for AR/collections via email and ticketing systems.
• Investigate and resolve inquiries; escalate when needed.
• Support de-escalation of billing disputes with a solutions-focused approach.
• Document customer interactions, disputes, and resolutions thoroughly.
• Collaborate with Billing, Deal Desk, Revenue Accounting, Sales, CS, and Legal to resolve issues.
• Provide AR data and support for monthly/quarterly close; flag escalation risks.
• Communicate accounts approaching thresholds for escalation or suspension.
• Surface trends and issues to leadership.

Skills

Accounts Receivable

Collections

Finance operations

Customer service

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

CPA license

Tools

NetSuite

Salesforce

SOPs

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 of enabling 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; elevate when required
• 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:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 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
• Strong customer service orientation

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.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• 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.

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 [e-mail].