Accountant, Revenue
Hawthorne · Palo Alto - 1450 · USD 85,000-120,000 / year · 2+ years experience · Hybrid · Posted Sep 25, 2026
At a glance
- Experience
- 2+ years experience
- Workplace
- Hybrid
- Location
- Hawthorne · Palo Alto - 1450
- Salary
- USD 85,000-120,000 / year · Base salary
About the role
- SpaceX is looking for an accountant to support the growth of Starlink, the world's largest satellite constellation and global internet business.
Responsibilities
- Calculate, analyze, and report revenue for Starlink, SpaceX’s global internet business
- Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and materials for internal and external reporting on a monthly and quarterly basis
- Perform accounting analyses on new product initiatives to ensure all transactions are accounted for in accordance with company policies and US GAAP
- Participate in and drive order-to-cash process improvements and automation initiatives to enhance revenue system capabilities
- Work cross-functionally 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
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- 2+ years of accounting experience
Preferred qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or other business discipline
- Prior experience in Microsoft Excel, SQL, D365 and Power BI
- Exceptional analytical skills and experience working with large data sets
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills including the ability to listen attentively and communicate information clearly and effectively
- CPA license or equivalent
- Experience in accounting for subscription-based technology companies with global sales
- 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
Benefits
- Long-term incentives in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards
- Potential discretionary bonuses
- Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
- Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
- Short and long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- 3 weeks of paid vacation
- 10 or more paid holidays per year
Workplace
- This position is based in Hawthorne, CA, and requires being onsite - remote and hybrid work is not considered
Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- SQL
- D365
- Power BI
- US GAAP
- ASC 606
