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.
INDIRECT TAX SYSTEMS ACCOUNTANT
As the company expands its international footprint and provides Starlink (our revolutionary satellite low-latency broadband internet), Starlink Internet Services Limited is seeking an Indirect Tax Systems Accountant for our Dublin office to help ensure that our tax reporting obligations are met.
The Indirect Tax Systems Accountant role will focus on the Europe and Middle East operations and will join our new and dynamic business division, Starlink. Starlink provides satellite internet coverage to over 100 countries around the world. Starlink’s 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.
Based in Dublin, the Indirect Tax Systems Accountant will have a broad and varied role. The ideal candidate will have experience of multinational organizations and is a flexible individual who is prepared to support the rapid growth of Starlink as the global broadband business matures. You will play a key role in establishing a best-in-class process for accounting for indirect taxes. The position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, supporting a variety of tax-related activities and contributing to ongoing tax process improvements.
Starlink is rapidly growing across the globe and this role is central to scaling a best in class VAT accounting process with the support of IT/tax technologies.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Establish best-in-class VAT accounting process and controls, with a focus on utilization of software and tax technology tools due to large volume of data.
Participate in process improvements to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of accounting and reporting for indirect taxes.
Accounting for all VAT and Indirect taxes, in US GAAP and local statutory financial statements.
Preparation of VAT reconciliations for Europe, Middle East and other jurisdictions as required and journal entries.
Ensure VAT compliance in various countries by reviewing VAT returns, ensuring accurate VAT reporting, and resolving discrepancies.
Collaborate with internal teams (tax, accounting, AP) to reconcile between local filings and local books.
Manage tax filings and ensure all payments and submissions meet local tax deadlines and regulations.
Liaise with external tax advisors and authorities to handle tax audits and resolve VAT-related queries.
Partake in ad hoc tax tasks as required by the business.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in accounting, tax, finance, or business discipline.
2+ years of accounting, finance or tax experience with VAT in a multinational organization.
Experience with tax engines e.g. Vertex, VBA, SQL, Python or other tax technology.
Experience with ERP systems.
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Finalist or recently qualified ACA or ACCA.
Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical abilities.
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to consistently produce work to and extremely high standard in a timely and efficient manner.
Strong communication skills to liaise effectively with internal teams, external advisors, and tax authorities.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
We will be prioritizing applicants who have a current right to work in Dublin.
This position is based in Dublin, Ireland and requires being onsite - remote or 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.