Accountant, International (LATAM)

ACCOUNTANT, INTERNATIONAL (LATAM)

SpaceX is seeking an Accountant to join our new and dynamic business division, Starlink. Starlink provides satellite internet coverage to over 60 countries. Its mission is to deliver global internet access, and it is ideally suited to support rural and geographically isolated areas where internet connectivity is unreliable or nonexistent. The Accountant will be responsible for ensuring timely completion of all month-end financial reporting tasks, and ensuring department goals and objectives are achieved. This role will also be essential in developing Starlink accounting processes and procedures as the Starlink global broadband business matures.

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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
• 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
• 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:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 1+ years of accounting experience
• Bilingual in Spanish

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree 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 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 Bastrop, TX, and requires being onsite - remote work is not considered

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range: 
Accountant: $75,000.00 - $115,000.00/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 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. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.