Sr. Accountant (LATAM)

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Medical, vision and dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA is seeking a Sr. Accountant (LATAM) to support latin america operations and ensure accurate monthly close across Starlink subsidiaries. This role is onsite to coordinate with local service providers and auditors.

You'll prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and intercompany transactions, working within US GAAP and IFRS frameworks, with a focus on accuracy and deadlines. Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of accounting experience.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English.
• Experience with US GAAP and IFRS.
• Intercompany accounting and currency conversions experience.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support Latin America operations in multinational environments.
• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and intercompany transactions.
• Coordinate statutory filings and bridge local books to US GAAP.
• Interact with external auditors and assist in audits.
• Participate in special projects as requested.

Skills

Bilingual in Spanish and English

4+ years accounting experience

Strong analytical skills

Multinational environment experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Tools

MS Dynamics 365

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 (LATAM)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support Latin America operations in multinational environments
• Participate in the accounting close process to ensure timely and accurate reporting of all monthly accounting financial information for Starlink subsidiaries
• Prepare journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, reserves, intercompany transactions, and foreign currency conversions as required to support Starlink
• Partner with local service providers as needed to review and coordinate international statutory filings, including bridging statutory financial and tax books to U.S. GAAP, meet international regulatory and tax compliance needs, including VAT/GST and maintaining proper documentation for local country tax refunds/credits
• Skilled in managing complex accounting reconciliation processes and delivering accurate financial information under tight deadlines in fast‑paced environments
• Experience dealing with tax compliance, transfer pricing documentation, and e‑invoicing processes across multiple jurisdictions in LATAM
• Support efforts to improve processes and reporting, including standardization efforts
• Prepare schedules and supporting documentation related to external audit requirements, and interact with external auditors as required
• Participate in special projects as requested

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bilingual in Spanish and English
• 4+ years of accounting experience

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or other business discipline
• Big 4 accounting firm or multinational corporate experience
• Experience with US GAAP and international accounting standards (IFRS or other local accounting standards), and multiple currency environments
• Experience with MS Dynamics 365 or other ERP accounting systems
• Ability to analyze a high volume of transactions and data; SQL experience is a plus
• Demonstrated strengths in organizational, attention‑to‑detail, follow‑through, reasoning, critical thinking, and problem‑solving skills
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to seek underlying assumptions through probing, questioning, and listening
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills including the ability to listen attentively and communicate information clearly and effectively
• Demonstrated time management skills and ability to work independently, handle multiple priorities concurrently with shifting time frames, and meet deadlines, self‑starter with a high degree of initiative, urgency, and follow‑through
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team, facilitate effective team interactions, and foster a positive work environment; willingness to assist teammates to achieve departmental goal

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

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

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Sr. Accountant: $115,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year. 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, stock options, 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.

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.