Accounts Payables Specialist

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services and complete spacecraft design and manufacturing. Its Rockets and Satellites support scientific exploration, Earth observation, national security, and new technology demonstrations.

Rocket Lab’s Finance team manages all financial transactions, planning, analysis, accounting, policy compliance, and reporting. They keep financial operations in check and support business, government, and regulatory obligations.

Based onsite at Rocket Lab’s Global headquarters in Long Beach, CA, the Accounts Payable Specialist will assist in processing payroll for employees and processing payments for vendors.

• Full-cycle of Accounts Payable functions, including three‑way matching
• Proper coding of invoices, departmental approval and accurate entry into the ERP system
• Collaborate with functional teams to resolve discrepancies
• Review and process employees’ expense reports into the ERP system
• Maintain the GRNI (good receipt, no invoice) report to ensure timely invoice clearance and resolve unmatched items with Purchasing & Receiving
• Assist with vendor onboarding
• Support month‑end close processes
• Data entry of invoices
• Problem resolution and organization of all AP documents
• Provide excellent internal and external customer service
• Support the Transactional Accounting Manager and Accounting Operations Manager
• Participate in ad‑hoc projects

• 4+ years of experience and a High School Diploma
• Experience in a high‑volume, fast‑paced environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

• Associate’s Degree in Accounting
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, LN)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Detail oriented, logical, and methodological problem‑solving approach

• Ability to sit for extended periods and operate computer, keyboard, and office equipment
• Clear vision for reading documents and viewing computer screens at varying distances
• Professional verbal and written communication with team members, management, and external stakeholders
• Mobility to move between buildings, attend meetings, and access different work areas
• Occasional exposure to manufacturing environments with moderate noise levels, dust, and fumes

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

Employees may receive company equity and a robust benefits package, including:

• Top‑tier medical (HMO, PPO) with a 100% company‑sponsored 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 a 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Discounted employee stock purchase program, subsidized EV charging stations, onsite gym, food and drinks, and other discounts

Rocket Lab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants 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.

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