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
SpaceXAI was established with a mission to accelerate human scientific discovery. We build AI to understand the universe — frontier reasoning, real-time voice, and generative media designed to extend what humanity can know and do.
We’re eager to bring on a talented senior accountant to bolster our rapid expansion and help build the revenue accounting function from the ground up.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Calculate, analyze, and report revenue for SpaceXAI’s AI platform and services, including Grok API usage-based billing, subscriptions, and enterprise agreements
- Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and materials for internal and external reporting on a monthly and quarterly basis
- Work with technical accounting to document new product and platform initiatives to ensure all transactions are accounted for in accordance with company policies and US GAAP
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and drive initiatives to simplify, eliminate, or automate operational activities (including revenue systems and reporting)
- Work cross-functionally with Engineering, Product, Revenue Operations, Sales, and Legal teams to gain an in-depth understanding of company operations and business results within assigned areas
- Execute and maintain high-quality work to ensure accuracy and completeness of the company’s financial statements
- Provide support for annual financial statement audits, ad hoc analyses, user acceptance testing, and revenue-related projects as needed
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree
- 4+ years of accounting experience
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or other business discipline
- CPA license or equivalent
- Minimum of 4 years of work experience in revenue accounting (SaaS/technology revenue experience strongly preferred)
- Advanced Excel skills; experience with analytics/BI tools (SQL, Power BI, Superset, Alteryx, etc.) is desirable
- Experience with ERP and billing systems (Oracle, HubSpot, Stripe Billing, etc.) is desirable
- Exceptional analytical skills and experience working with large data sets
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to deliver high-quality results under short deadlines
- Strong understanding of ASC 606 revenue recognition principles
- A proactive, self-directed approach with the ability to multi-task, think creatively, and learn quickly in a fast-paced environment
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Willingness to work long hours and weekends when needed to meet critical deadlines
- This position is based in Palo Alto, CA, and requires being onsite - remote and hybrid work is not considered
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay Range:
Level 3: $130,000.00 - $190,000.00
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 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 a