Join SpaceX as an Accounts Payable Specialist, processing high-volume invoices and supporting the finance team in a dynamic environment.
Posted by employer 12 hours ago
First seen on Joblaze 8 hours ago
Last verified on the company career page 8 hours ago
What you'll build
- Process and match invoices to purchase orders
- Review invoices for documentation and approval
- Reconcile vendor statements
- Process expense reports
- Maintain files and documentation
Must have
- Bachelor’s degree
- 1+ years of accounts payable, finance, or operations experience
Nice to have
- Strong motivation for automation and process improvement
- General knowledge of GAAP
- Experience with Excel and MS Dynamics 365
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Experience with SQL
Practical constraints
- Must be willing to work overtime and/or weekends as needed
- Requires being onsite full-time
Requirements
- Experience
- 1+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Visa
- No sponsorship (stated in posting)
Benefits
Joblaze summary
The Accounts Payable Specialist at SpaceX plays a crucial role in managing high-volume transactions, including processing invoices and expense reports while ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies. Key skills include proficiency in Excel, familiarity with ERP systems like MS Dynamics 365, and a solid understanding of accounting principles. This position is suitable for individuals with at least one year of relevant experience, who can thrive in a fast-paced environment and are motivated by process improvement. The role is integral to the finance team, supporting SpaceX's mission with meticulous financial operations.
Joblaze insights
- Listed today — first seen on Joblaze October 21, 2026. Last confirmed on SpaceX's careers page October 21, 2026.
Quick facts
- Is the Accounts Payable Specialist role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in Hawthorne, CA, United States.
- What's the salary range?
- SpaceX lists $30–$34 for this role.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 1 year of relevant experience for this Accounts Payable Specialist role.
- Where is the role based?
- SpaceX is hiring for this position in Hawthorne, CA, United States.
- What seniority level is this role?
- SpaceX targets junior candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Accounts Payable Specialist role at SpaceX.
From the original posting
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.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALIST
The Accounts Payable Specialist is a key member of the finance organization, providing transactional support to the Accounts Payable department. This position involves high-volume processing of expense reports and invoices.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Meet transaction targets in a high-volume accounts payable department
- Process and match invoices to purchase orders and resolve any discrepancies
- Review invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment
- Respond to questions from vendors and internal departments in a timely manner
- Reconcile vendor statements, research, and correct discrepancies
- Provide support to the department by processing expense reports, maintaining Excel reports, importing, and exporting databases and files
- Payment coordination on a weekly basis
- Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree
- 1+ years of accounts payable, finance, or operations experience (internship experience qualifies)
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Strong motivation for automation and process improvement
- General knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
- Experience with Excel and MS Dynamics 365 or other ERP accounting systems
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Experience with SQL
- Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and high-volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness
- Strong organizational and time management skills
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be willing to work overtime and/or weekends as needed
- This position is based in Hawthorne, CA (Los Angeles area), and requires being onsite full-time - hybrid and remote work will not be considered
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay Range:
Level 1: $30.00 - $34.00
Level 2: $33.00 - $38.00
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:
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