Accounts Payables Specialist

About Rocket Lab

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more – all with the goal of opening access to space. The rockets and satellites we build and launch enable some of the most ambitious and vital space missions globally, supporting scientific exploration, Earth observation, and missions to combat climate change, national security, and exciting new technology demonstrations.

FINANCE Rocket Lab’s Finance team is responsible for all financial transactions for the company, operating as a well-oiled machine to maximize the value of our work. Our Finance team are made up of planners, analysts and accountants, and manage our policies, compliance, and reporting. They’re the ones who keep our financial operations in check, always thinking ahead and taking care to meet all of our financial, business, and government obligations. They’re attentive, diligent, and meticulous, and are mission-critical to Rocket Lab.

Accounts Payable Specialist

Based onsite at Rocket Lab’s Global headquarters in Long Beach, CA, the Accounts Payable Specialist will be responsible for assisting in processing payroll for employees and processing payments for vendors. What You'll Get To Do:

• Full-cycle of Accounts Payable functions, three-way matching.
• Ensure proper coding of invoices, departmental approval and accurate entry into ERP system.
• Work across functionally to solve any discrepancies that may arise.
• Review and process employees’ expense reports into ERP system.
• Maintain GRNI (good receipt, no invoice) report to ensure invoices are cleared in a timely manner. Resolve any unmatched items with Purchasing & Receiving.
• Absorb and process vendor onboarding process.
• Absorb and process month end close.
• Data process entry of invoices.
• Vendor payments.
• Problem resolution.
• Maintain organization of all AP documents.
• Support Transactional Accounting Manager.
• Provide excellent customer service internally and externally.
• Support Accounting Operations Manager.
• Ad-hoc project

You'll Bring These Qualifications:

• 4+ years of experience and a High School Diploma.
• Experience with high volume and a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

These Qualifications Would Be Nice To Have:

• Associates Degree in Accounting.
• Experience with ERP Systems SAP, Oracle, LN.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbally and written.
• Detail oriented, logical, and methodological approach to problem-solving.
• PC/MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) proficient.

Additional Requirements:

• Sit at desk and operate computer, keyboard and office equipment for extended periods.
• Review documents, view computer screens, and distinguish details at varying distances.
• Mobility to move between buildings, attend meetings, and access different work areas.
• Occasional exposure to production environments with moderate noise levels, dust, and fumes.

Base Pay Range (CA Only): $26 USD - $33 USD

What To Expect:

• We’re on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth, but that’s not an easy task. It takes hard work, determination, relentless innovation, teamwork, grit, and an unwavering commitment to achieving what others often deem impossible.
• We pride ourselves on having each other’s backs, checking our egos at the door, and rolling up our sleeves on all tasks big and small.
• We thrive under pressure, work to tight deadlines, and our focus is always on how we can deliver, rather than dwelling on the challenges that stand in the way.

Important Information For Candidates Seeking To Work In Us Offices Only

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Rocket Lab Employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce, as applicable. Learn more about ITAR here. Rocket Lab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment at Rocket Lab, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the application/interview process for a job in the United States should contact Giulia Johnson at g.biow@rocketlabusa.com. This dedicated resource is intended solely to assist job seekers with disabilities whose disability prevents them from being able to apply/interview. Only messages left for this purpose will be considered. A response to your request may take up to two business days.