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Sr. Accountant

SpaceX

Hawthorne · USD 120,000-175,000 · 4+ years experience · Hybrid · Posted Oct 14, 2026

At a glance

Experience
4+ years experience
Workplace
Hybrid
Location
Hawthorne
Salary
USD 120,000-175,000 · Base salary

About the role

  • The Sr. Accountant will play a critical role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end close, and performing variance analysis. This position requires a detail-oriented professional to contribute to process improvements within a high-growth environment.

Responsibilities

  • Perform month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis
  • Support inventory, fixed assets, cost accounting, or other specialized areas as assigned
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual divisional balance sheet reconciliations
  • Collaborate with accounting staff to foster a supportive work environment
  • Work closely with stakeholders in Tax, FP&A, Financial Reporting, and other business units to build and implement solutions
  • Collaborate with auditors to provide accurate and timely submission of requested documentation
  • Perform ad hoc duties and analysis as assigned by management
  • Ensure compliance with US GAAP, company policies, and internal controls
  • Identify and implement process improvements, automation opportunities, and best practices

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • 4+ years of accounting experience
  • Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee to comply with ITAR regulations
  • Willingness to work long hours and weekends when needed to meet critical deadlines
  • Must be based in Hawthorne, CA and work onsite

Preferred qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or other business discipline
  • CPA license or equivalent
  • “Run it like you own it” mentality
  • Ability to thrive in a high paced, ever-changing environment
  • Deadline focused
  • Excellent technical, analytical, and communication skills
  • Proficient computer skills, particularly with Excel
  • Familiarity with SQL

Benefits

  • Long-term incentives (company stock or long-term cash awards)
  • Discretionary bonuses
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 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

  • Position is based in Hawthorne, CA
  • Requires being onsite; remote and hybrid work is not considered

Skills

  • US GAAP
  • Excel
  • SQL
  • Cost Accounting
  • Financial Reporting
  • Variance Analysis

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