About this role
Complex billing operations and multi-model revenue streams create friction and potential for error during rapid scale, requiring a senior financial operator to stabilize and automate the order-to-cash lifecycle. SpaceX needs a Senior Accountant for AI Operations in Palo Alto, California, to serve as the operational backbone for billing and revenue management across subscription, usage-based, and custom enterprise contracts.
Working hands-on within the finance organization, this professional oversees invoicing, collections, and cash application while partnering with sales, legal, engineering, and revenue accounting. Success in the role requires a talent for reimagining manual workflows, driving down cycle times, and establishing scalable automation for complex financial systems.
What you will do
- Manage the complete order-to-cash billing cycle from initial booking through invoicing, collections, and cash application across diverse revenue streams.
- Ensure invoicing accuracy, proper tax treatment, and strict compliance with contractual billing terms and ASC 606 revenue recognition standards.
- Reconcile bookings data to maintain alignment between customer relationship management tools, billing platforms, and the general ledger.
- Develop and monitor key performance indicators including days sales outstanding, billing accuracy, aging analysis, and revenue leakage metrics.
- Drive system optimization and process automation to eliminate manual touchpoints and support SOX compliance readiness.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of billing and order management professionals while acting as a subject matter expert for the technology stack.
- Represent the billing function in cross-functional projects covering new product launches, pricing model updates, and system migrations.
What you need
- Hold a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or another relevant discipline.
- Bring at least 4 years of accounting experience in billing operations, order management, accounts receivable, or order-to-cash functions.
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of ASC 606 revenue recognition principles and international tax compliance.
- Possess hands-on experience managing multiple billing models simultaneously within complex, multi-system environments.
- Show a strong motivation for process improvement, automation, and building scalable workflows.
- Confirm eligibility to comply with U.S. Government export regulations under ITAR requirements.
- Commit to working onsite full-time in Palo Alto, California, with willingness to work overtime or weekends as needed.
Nice to have
- CPA license or equivalent
- Experience within SaaS, technology, or subscription-based businesses
- Familiarity with SQL, Power BI tools, or billing analytics platforms
- Background in high-growth, scaling environments
Benefits
- Long-term incentives in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards
- Discretionary bonuses and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, and life insurance
- Paid parental leave, paid sick leave, 3 weeks of paid vacation, and 10 or more paid holidays per year
Skills and tech stack
Questions candidates ask
What is the remote work policy for this role?
This position is based in Palo Alto, CA, and requires being onsite full-time. Hybrid and remote work will not be considered.
What is the salary range for the position?
The pay range for Level 3 is $130,000.00 to $190,000.00. Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis based on job-related knowledge, skills, education, and experience.
What tools and systems will I use?
You will act as a subject matter expert across the billing technology stack and reconcile bookings data between CRM, billing platforms, and the general ledger. Experience with SQL, Power BI tools, or billing analytics platforms is preferred.
Who will I collaborate with on the team?
You will serve as the connective tissue between Sales, Deal Desk, Legal, Revenue Accounting, Collections, Engineering, and Product teams. You will also lead, mentor, and develop a team of billing and order management professionals.