Accounts Receivable Accountant II

rocketlab; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Employee stock purchase plan

Medical plans

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Rocket Lab in Long Beach, CA is seeking an Accounts Receivable Accountant to manage AR, billing, and collections for our fast-growing space company. You will support the New Business Controller and help ensure accurate financial records.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years in AR/billing, proficiency with ERP systems and MS Office. We offer competitive pay, stock-based compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to grow with us as we expand to new launch sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration preferred.
• 2+ years of accounts receivable, billing, collections, and accounting experience preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Responsibilities

• New Customer Setup.
• Create and send out invoices.
• Follow-up with customers for billing, collections, and late payments.
• Respond to customer inquiries and complaints.
• Perform account reconciliations and monitor the account details of customers including delayed or missed payments.
• Research and resolve payment errors.
• Review and run AR Aging.
• Assists with monthly close.
• Assists and participates in audits, as needed.
• Assist with cash receipts forecasting.
• Assist with government incurred cost submission.
• Assist with provision and final rates adjustments.
• Assists on project, as assigned by HQ office in Long Beach, California.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

Skills

Accounts receivable

Billing

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration

Tools

Infor LN

SAP

Oracle

Job description

ABOUT ROCKET LAB

Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, expand humanity's reach to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. We move fast, build real hardware for meaningful missions, and make the impossible routine. Come shape the future with us.

FINANCE

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.

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE ACCOUNTANT

Based at our Rocket Lab headquarters in Long Beach, California. The Accounts Receivable Accountant is responsible for Accounts Receivables, Billing, and Collections. You will support the New Business Controller which includes but not limited to supporting the Accounting/Finance Dept.

WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO:

• New Customer Setup.
• Create and send out invoices.
• Follow-up with customers for billing, collections, and late payments.
• Respond to customer inquiries and complaints.
• Perform account reconciliations and monitor the account details of customers which includes delayed or missed payments.
• Research and resolve payment errors.
• Review and run AR Aging.
• Assists with monthly close.
• Assists and participates in audits, as needed.
• Assist with cash receipts forecasting.
• Assist with government incurred cost submission.
• Assist with provision and final rates adjustments.
• Assists on project, as assigned by HQ office in Long Beach, California.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

YOU'LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration preferred. A combination of education and related years of experience will be considered.
• 2+ years of accounts receivable, billing, collections, and accounting experience preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:

• Experience working with Government contracts and government billing.
• Experience working with customers' billing portals.
• Experience with Infor LN, BAAN, Oracle, JDE, SAP or similar ERP system
• 1 year of government billing experience and knowledge of WAWF and EXOSTAR preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.

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.

Join one of the world's fastest-growing space companies and own a piece of it. In addition to competitive base pay, you'll receive company stock as part of your total compensation package , giving you a direct stake in our success. As we expand to new launch sites, groundbreaking missions, and global markets, your ownership has the opportunity to grow alongside the company.

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.

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 Pay Range (CA Only)

$63,200 - $79,000 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:

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