Sr. Accountant

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Bonuses

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Medical coverage

Vision coverage

Dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Parental leave

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Job summary

Space Exploration Technologies Corp seeks a Senior Accountant to build and lead revenue accounting for its AI platform and services from the ground up. You will report on revenue for subscriptions, usage‑based billing, and enterprise agreements, preparing entries and monthly close materials with cross‑functional partners.

The role requires 4+ years in accounting, a CPA or equivalent, and strong Excel/BI skills. Onsite work in Palo Alto, CA is required with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of accounting experience, preferably in SaaS/tech revenue.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field; CPA preferred.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with analytics/BI tools.
• Familiarity with ASC 606 revenue recognition principles.
• Experience with ERP and billing systems (Oracle, HubSpot, Stripe Billing).

Responsibilities

• Calculate, analyze, and report revenue for platforms, subscriptions, and enterprise agreements.
• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and monthly/quarterly reporting materials.
• Document new product initiatives with technical accounting to ensure GAAP compliance.
• Identify process improvements and automate revenue systems and reporting.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Product, Revenue Operations, Sales, and Legal.
• Support annual audits, ad hoc analyses, and revenue-related projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or other business discipline

CPA license or equivalent

Tools

SQL

Power BI

Superset

Alteryx

Oracle

HubSpot

Stripe Billing

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.

SR. ACCOUNTANT

SpaceXAI was established with a mission to accelerate human scientific discovery. We build AI to understand the universe — frontier reasoning, real-time voice, and generative media designed to extend what humanity can know and do.

We’re eager to bring on a talented senior accountant to bolster our rapid expansion and help build the revenue accounting function from the ground up.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Calculate, analyze, and report revenue for SpaceXAI’s AI platform and services, including Grok API usage-based billing, subscriptions, and enterprise agreements
• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and materials for internal and external reporting on a monthly and quarterly basis
• Work with technical accounting to document new product and platform initiatives to ensure all transactions are accounted for in accordance with company policies and US GAAP
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and drive initiatives to simplify, eliminate, or automate operational activities (including revenue systems and reporting)
• Work cross-functionally with Engineering, Product, Revenue Operations, Sales, and Legal teams to gain an in-depth understanding of company operations and business results within assigned areas
• Execute and maintain high-quality work to ensure accuracy and completeness of the company’s financial statements
• Provide support for annual financial statement audits, ad hoc analyses, user acceptance testing, and revenue-related projects as needed

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• 4+ years of accounting experience

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or other business discipline
• CPA license or equivalent
• Minimum of 4 years of work experience in revenue accounting (SaaS/technology revenue experience strongly preferred)
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with analytics/BI tools (SQL, Power BI, Superset, Alteryx, etc.) is desirable
• Experience with ERP and billing systems (Oracle, HubSpot, Stripe Billing, etc.) is desirable
• Exceptional analytical skills and experience working with large data sets
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to deliver high-quality results under short deadlines
• Strong understanding of ASC 606 revenue recognition principles
• A proactive, self-directed approach with the ability to multi-task, think creatively, and learn quickly in a fast-paced environment

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

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

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Pay Range: Level 3: $130,000.00 - $190,000.00

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 coverage, comprehensive vision coverage, comprehensive 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.

• long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards
• potential discretionary bonuses
• the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• comprehensive medical coverage
• comprehensive vision coverage
• comprehensive dental coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• short and long-term disability insurance
• life insurance
• paid parental leave
• various other discounts and perks
• 3 weeks of paid vacation
• 10 or more paid holidays per year
• 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.

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 [e-mail] .