Join SpaceX as a Sr. Accountant to support LATAM operations and ensure accurate financial reporting in a fast-paced environment.
Posted by employer 3 months ago
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Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago
Joblaze summary
The Sr. Accountant for LATAM at SpaceX plays a crucial role in supporting the financial operations of Starlink subsidiaries, focusing on the accounting close process and ensuring compliance with international regulations. This position requires expertise in US GAAP, tax compliance, and managing complex reconciliations, along with proficiency in accounting software like MS Dynamics 365. Ideal candidates will have over four years of experience, preferably in multinational environments or Big 4 firms, and must be bilingual in Spanish and English. The role demands strong analytical and organizational skills, suited for those who thrive in fast-paced, dynamic settings.
Quick facts
- Is the Sr. Accountant (LATAM) role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in Hawthorne, CA.
- What's the salary range?
- SpaceX lists $115,000–$150,000 for this role.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 4 years of relevant experience for this Sr. Accountant (LATAM) role.
- Where is the role based?
- SpaceX is hiring for this position in Hawthorne, CA.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Excel, IFRS, MS Dynamics 365, US GAAP.
- Does SpaceX sponsor work visas for this role?
- Yes — the posting indicates visa sponsorship is available for the right candidate.
- What seniority level is this role?
- SpaceX targets senior candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Sr. Accountant (LATAM) 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.
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
- Bachelor’s degree
- 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
- Proficient computer skills, including Excel
- 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
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.
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