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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.

ACCOUNTANT

The accountant will be involved with all aspects of accounting for our Finance team and will be a key contributor in ensuring that our books and records are accurate and that our financial reporting is done in a timely manner.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare journal entries, account analysis, and reporting for each close period

• Review fixed asset accounts to ensure proper account coding and compliance with SpaceX's capitalization policy

• Maintain and reconcile monthly lease activity and compliance with ASC 842

• Liaise directly with the finance and purchasing organizations to obtain fixed asset/lease support

• Assist with the testing of system implementations and migrations

• Analyze financial data and research variances

• Maintain account reconciliations and provide tax support

• Respond to requests from internal departments and external auditors

• Research technical accounting issues as requested

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

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

• 1+ years of professional or internship experience in an accounting role

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Suite, specifically Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook

• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 or other ERP accounting systems

• Public accounting experience

• Active CPA license

• Experience with SQL

• Ability to analyze a high volume of transactions and data

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact with personnel at all levels in the organization

• Exceptional organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to adapt quickly and learn new tasks independently

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