Sr. Accountant, Inventory (Starlink)

SR. ACCOUNTANT, INVENTORY (STARLINK)

At SpaceX, we are leveraging our experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world’s most advanced broadband internet system. Starlink is the world’s largest satellite constellation and is providing fast, reliable internet to 3M+ users worldwide. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system – thousands of satellites, consumer receivers that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing, and the software that brings it all together. We’ve only begun to scratch the surface of Starlink’s potential global impact. We are looking for a senior accountant to help define and scale inventory tracking as we continue to expand.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage the month-end close process for international inventory and cost of goods sold activities related to Starlink hardware, including inter-company transactions, Starlink subsidiaries, and consolidations
• Prepare journal entries to reconcile, fix, accrue, and reserve inventory activity across entities
• Prepare, reconcile, and analyze monthly inventory valuations and ensure completeness of all inventory movement events
• 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
• Advocate for business process changes that improve compliance and tracking of inventory
• Develop new tools, processes, and automation of monthly close journals and reports with the software engineering and financial system teams
• Review and update standard costs and bill of materials with labor, overhead and raw material cost estimates and analyze variances against these standards
• Prepare schedules and supporting documentation related to external audit requirements, and interact with external auditors as required
• Present inventory close metrics to finance leadership and prepare reports for management
• Assist in the development of global accounting policies and procedures to satisfy US and foreign compliance requirements
• Support tax team and local service providers to meet international regulatory and tax compliance needs, including VAT/GST and maintaining proper documentation for local country tax refunds/credits

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 4+ years of accounting experience

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in in accounting, finance, business, or other business discipline
• CPA license (or equivalent)
• Big 4 accounting firm 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 
• 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 ability to listen attentively and to 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 high degree of initiative, urgency, and follow through
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team, facilitate effective team interactions, and to foster a positive work environment; willingness to assist teammates in order to achieve departmental goal

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: 

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

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range: 

Sr. Accountant, Inventory: $110,000.00 - $145,000.00/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 & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.