Accounts Payables 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.

• Full-cycle of Accounts Payable functions, three-way matching.
• Ensure proper coding of invoices, departmental approval and accurate entry into ERP system.
• Work across functional teams 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.

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

• 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.
• Proficient with PC/MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Ability to sit for extended periods and operate computer, keyboard, and office equipment.
• Clear vision for reading documents, viewing computer screens, and distinguishing details at varying distances.
• Ability to professionally communicate verbally and in writing 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

Level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one component of our total rewards package. Employees may also receive company equity and access to a robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan with company match. Other perks include a discounted employee stock purchase program, subsidized EV charging stations, onsite gym, food and drinks, and additional discounts.

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, or be 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.

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.

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.

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