Senior 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.

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.

Senior Accountant

• Manage month-end and year end closing, by processing journal entries as needed, ensuring compliance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly.
• Maintain the fixed asset register, ensuring accurate capitalization, depreciation and disposal entries.
• Prepare and review trial balances and supporting schedules for financial reporting.
• Monitor accounts payable, GRNI and receivable processes to ensure timely payments and collections. Review aging reports and assist in resolving discrepancies or overdue accounts.
• Analyze financial data for variance and flux reporting.
• Aid in monthly cash forecast.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing necessary documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
• Act as a resource for team members, answering questions and resolving complex accounting issues.
• Cook up with AR and other departmental functions to create sales orders entry
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience and a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience (9+ years total work experience).
• Strong knowledge of GAAP.
• Proficiency in accounting software (Such as: Infor Syteline, LN, CostPoint Deltek) and advanced Excel skills.
• Proficient in Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Desired Qualifications

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective communication with the ability to collaborate across teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail oriented, logical, and methodological approach to problem-solving.

What You'll Bring

• Prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, computer work, and occasional exposure to moderate levels of noise, dust, and fumes in production areas.

Pay Range

$88,000 - $110,000 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. Our people out-think, out-work, and out-pace. 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.
• FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND OFFICES ONLY:
  • For security reasons, background checks will be undertaken prior to any employment offers being made to an applicant. These checks will include nationality checks as it is a requirement of this position that you be eligible to access equipment and data regulated by the United States' International Traffic in Arms Regulations.
  • Under these Regulations, you may be ineligible for this role if you do not hold citizenship of Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, the European Union, or a country that is part of NATO, or if you hold ineligible dual citizenship or nationality. For more information on these Regulations, click here ITAR Regulations.