Accounts Payables 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.

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.

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 functions 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.
• PC/MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) proficient.

• 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.

$26—$33 USD Annual

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.

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.…