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Sr. International Accountant at SpaceX

Hawthorne, CA, United States

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. INTERNATIONAL ACCOUNTANT

SpaceX recently launched Starlink, our revolutionary satellite constellation that will deliver low-latency broadband internet worldwide. We're looking for an experienced International Senior Accountant as the Starlink program rapidly expands its international footprint in a multitude of countries worldwide. This position will play a key role in defining and scaling accounting, reporting, and statutory compliance activities to support the international growth at SpaceX.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the accounting close process for international entities

• Prepare and review monthly journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and flux analysis for all international entities

• Partner with tax team to record intercompany entries (transfer pricing) and reconcile intercompany balances

• Establish intercompany elimination and multi-level consolidation rules, and record monthly consolidation and intercompany elimination entries

• Develop system improvements related to foreign currency translation, revaluation, and reporting in different currencies

• Partner with accounts payable and treasury to ensure invoices are recorded and paid on the correct entities' records

• 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

• Support tax team and local service providers to meet international regulatory and tax compliance needs, including VAT/GST

• Develop global accounting policies and procedures to satisfy US and foreign compliance requirements

• Recommend and strengthen policies and procedures, internal financial controls and other related documentation as needed

• Identify opportunities for process improvements and assist with implementation of solutions

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, or business

• 5+ years of accounting experience

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Significant experience with intercompany, consolidations, and foreign currency translation

• High level understanding of both US GAAP and International accounting standards (IFRS or other local accounting standards)

• Certified Public Accountant with Big 4 experience

• Excellent technical, analytical, and communication skills, both written and verbal

• Desire to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment that demands creativity and flexibility

• Experience with MS Dynamics 365 or other ERP accounting systems a plus

• Proficient computer skills, particularly with Excel

• Ability to analyze high volume of transactions and data

• Familiarity with SQL

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here (https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/?id=ddtc_kb_article_page&sys_id=24d528fddbfc930044f9ff621f961987) .

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 notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.

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• Location:
  Hawthorne, California
• Company:
  SpaceX