Senior Accounts Payable Specialist

Senior Accounts Payable 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.

What You'll Get To Do:

• 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

You'll Bring These

Qualifications:

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

These Qualifications Would Be Nice To Have:

• 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

This position may require prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, computer work, and occasional exposure to moderate levels of noise, dust, and fumes in production areas.

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. Our comprehensive benefits package includes our industry-leading Employee Stock Purchase Program (with a 15% discount on company stock), top-tier medical plans (HMO, PPO, and a zero cost HDHP option with a significant HSA company contribution), dental and vision coverage, paid vacation and sick time, 11 paid holidays, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, paid parental leave, disability and life insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan with company match.

Additional perks include subsidized EV charging, onsite fitness centers (where available), discounted gym memberships, complimentary snacks and beverages, 50% employee discount on our popular merch store, and a variety of other employee discounts. Eligibility for benefits may vary based on employment status, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role. Benefit programs are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Hourly Pay Range (CA Only)

$26 - $33 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.

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