Accounts Payable 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.

Our Electron rocket has become the second most frequently launched U.S. rocket annually and has delivered more than 230 satellites to orbit, all while we work to develop Neutron, our upcoming medium‑lift, reusable launch vehicle for larger constellation deployment. Our Space Systems business designs and builds our extensive line of satellites, payloads, and their components, including spacecraft that have been selected to support NASA missions to the Moon and Mars and components used on the James Webb Space Telescope.

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.

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.

• 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.
• Assist with vendor onboarding process.
• Assist with month end close process.
• Data entry of invoices.
• Vendor payments.
• Problem resolution.
• Maintaining organization of all AP documents.
• Support Transactional Accounting Manager.
• Provide excellent customer service internally and externally.
• Support Accounting Operations Manager.
• Ad‑hoc project.

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

• Associate’s 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.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.
• Regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, operate computer keyboard and controls, and communicate verbally and in writing.
• Must be physically able to commute to buildings.
• Occasional exposure to dust, fumes and moderate levels of noise.

Level and base salary will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job‑related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one component of our total rewards package at Rocket Lab. Employees may also receive company equity and access to a robust benefits package including: 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, and access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match.

Other perks include:
Discounted employee stock…