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.
ACCOUNTANT (EMEA)
As the company expands its international footprint and provides Starlink (our revolutionary satellite low-latency broadband internet) across EMEA, Starlink Internet Services, is seeking an accountant for our Dublin office to maintain the accuracy and integrity of the company’s general ledger.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform daily general ledger accounting, including bank reconciliations and journal entry preparation, posting, and review.
- Responsible for month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities for EMEA entities, including but not limited to month-end accruals, prepayments, bank entries, VAT/GST, corporate tax, intercompany accounting, and any other required internal accounting.
- Prepare and maintain balance sheet account reconciliations (bank, intercompany, VAT, fixed assets, prepaids, accruals, etc.) Investigate and resolve reconciling items on time.
- Support the preparation of financial statements and flux analysis.
- Assist with external audits (PBC schedules, audit support).
- Maintain and update accounting policies, procedures, and desktop procedures.
- Identify process improvement opportunities and implement efficiencies (automations, system enhancements, etc.)
- Work with outsourced service providers for assigned countries in the process of preparing local accounting books if required by regulation; preparing local financial statements and liaising with local auditors to close the local subsidiary audits.
- Support day-to-day finance operations in EMEA as required, and ad hoc finance projects as directed.
- Collaborate and partner with cross functional teams (operations, policy, commercial, legal, customs, treasury, finance and tax) and other stakeholders.
- Support new business launches, new initiatives and products and ongoing commercial operations as a specialist in areas where accounting technical advice is required.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, tax, finance, or business discipline.
- Finalist or recently qualified chartered accountant.
- 2+ years of combined accounting or audit experience in public accounting and/or a multinational corporation.
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- 3+ years of progressive general ledger accounting experience.
- Strong understanding of financial reporting and accounting.
- Strong in IFRS and some knowledge of US GAAP.
- Familiarity with financial statements preparation and review tools such as Workiva.
- Detail oriented, organized, and efficient in work processes.
- Ability to multi-task and work collaboratively as well as independently.
- Ability to work with global teams, strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in a start-up type environment. Adaptability and flexibility is essential.
- Ability to work to multiple tight deadlines in a fast paced environment.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, complex formulas).
- Experience with major ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Dynamics, Workday, etc.)
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- We will be prioritizing applicants who have the current right to work in Ireland.
- This is an onsite position based in Dublin, Ireland. Remote and hybrid work will not be considered.
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
