Sr. Accountant, AI Operations

InvestedintheMission; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

401(k) retirement plan

Medical, Vision, Dental

Paid parental leave

3+ weeks vacation + 10+ holidays

Sick leave

Job summary

SpaceX in Palo Alto, CA is seeking a Sr. Accountant, AI Operations to own the AR/collections lifecycle and serve as the first point of contact for inquiries. You will manage aging, disputes, payment coordination, and account reconciliations while collaborating with Billing, Revenue Accounting, Sales, CS, and Legal.

The role requires 4+ years in accounting, a Bachelor’s degree, and CPA is preferred. Onsite availability is required; SpaceX offers a comprehensive benefits package and growth

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; CPA preferred.
• 4+ years of accounting experience, AR/collections experience ideal.
• Experience with multiple platforms and SOPs.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage aging AR and drive process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Own the full AR/collections lifecycle: aging management, outreach, follow-up, dispute resolution, payment application coordination, and account reconciliation.
• Execute collections activities in strict adherence to SOPs for collecting, suspending services, and escalations.
• Manage dunning workflows and proactively engage customers on past-due balances.
• Monitor and drive down DSO, reduce aged balances, and maintain a clean AR ledger.
• Serve as the first line of response for AR/collections inquiries across email and ticketing platforms.
• Investigate and resolve inquiries independently; escalate only when genuinely required.
• De-escalate billing disputes and payment issues with a solutions-oriented approach.
• Maintain thorough documentation of all customer interactions, disputes, and resolutions.
• Partner with Billing, Deal Desk, Revenue Accounting, Sales, CS, and Legal to resolve complex issues.

Skills

AR / collections mgmt

Customer service

Communication

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collab

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPA license or equivalent

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, AI OPERATIONS

Play a key role in the finance organization by providing front-line ownership of the accounts receivable and collections lifecycle. This is a full-scope, customer-first role serving as the first point of contact for all AR and collections inquiries. You will own aging management, outreach, dispute resolution, payment coordination, and account reconciliation while partnering cross-functionally to 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 improve them.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own the full AR/collections lifecycle: aging management, outreach, follow-up, dispute resolution, payment application coordination, and account reconciliation
• Execute collections activities in strict adherence to established SOPs for collecting, suspending services, and escalations
• Manage dunning workflows and proactively engage customers on past-due balances
• Monitor and drive down DSO, reduce aged balances, and maintain a clean AR ledger
• Serve as the first line of response for all AR/collections inquiries across email and ticketing platforms, treating every interaction with professionalism and urgency
• Investigate and resolve inquiries independently; **escalate** only when genuinely required
• De-escalate billing disputes and payment issues with a solutions-oriented, empathetic approach
• Maintain thorough documentation of all customer interactions, disputes, and resolutions
• Partner closely with Billing, Deal Desk, Revenue Accounting, Sales, Customer Success, and Legal to resolve complex account issues
• Provide AR/collections context and data to support monthly and quarterly close
• Communicate proactively on accounts approaching escalation or suspension thresholds
• Surface patterns and systemic issues to leadership with proposed fixes

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree
• 4+ years of experience in accounting

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or other business discipline
• 4+ years of experience in Accounts Receivable, Collections, or Order-to-Cash operations
• CPA license or equivalent
• Proven track record of managing a portfolio of accounts through the full collections cycle
• Hands-on experience working across multiple platforms
• Demonstrated ability to follow established SOPs while exercising sound judgment
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong customer service orientation
• Strong analytical skills (AR aging data, account reconciliation, trend identification)

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be willing to work overtime and/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 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, 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 Affir­ mative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to [e-mail].