Payroll Accountant

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Review and process payroll on a bi-weekly and semi-monthly basis for salaried and hourly employees
• Validate and reconcile payroll data to ensure accurate payroll payments, reporting, and records
• Process all new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates
• Aid with all employee contributions for (401K), HSA, Employee Stock Purchase Plans (ESOP), and Stock Based Compensation including coordinating transmissions with third party providers
• Process manual checks for terminations and adjustments as needed
• Reconciliation and resolution of discrepancies of relevant payroll, benefits, and tax accounts
• Congratulate with other departments (Human Resources, IT, Finance and Accounting) to gather relevant data
• Support month end close activities such as journal entry compilation, reconciliation, and reporting

Qualifications

• 5+ years of payroll accounting experience and a bachelor's degree or equivalent years of work experience (9+ years of total work experience)
• Proficient in Excel and data analysis
• Payroll and reconciliation experience

What You’ll Get To Do

You will support the Financial Accounting Manager in the Accounting organization, with deliverables required for effective accounting operations.

Qualifications You’ll Need

• Experience with stock or equity related compensation is preferred
• Attention to detail and deadline oriented
• Experience with Infor LN, Oracle, JDE, SAP or similar ERP systems

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

PAYROLL ACCOUNTANT

Based onsite at Rocket Lab's headquarters in Long Beach, California, the Payroll Accountant is responsible for, but not limited to, maintaining the company payroll records which includes, stock compensation, employee benefits and related taxes.

Benefits

• Top tier medical HMO, PPO & a 100% company-sponsored medical HSA plan option, dental and vision coverage
• 3 weeks paid vacation and 5 days sick leave per year
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts
• Paid parental leave
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match

Base Pay Range (CA Only)

$75,000 USD - $95,000 USD