Senior Accountant

Rocket Lab; Sacramento (CA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their accounting team. This role involves supporting corporate accounting operations and month-end close processes in a dynamic, high-growth environment. The successful candidate will have a strong accounting background, CPA designation, and be adept at problem-solving in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• Experience in public accounting (Big 4 preferred) and industry.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and day-to-day corporate accounting activities.
• Support month-end close process and ensure U.S. GAAP compliance.
• Identify and drive process improvements.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Job description

About the Company

Armada is an edge computing startup that provides computing infrastructure to remote areas where connectivity and cloud infrastructure is limited, as well as areas where data needs to be processed locally for real-time analytics and AI at the edge. We’re looking to bring on the most brilliant minds to help further our mission of bridging the digital divide with advanced technology infrastructure that can be rapidly deployed anywhere.

About the Role

Armada is seeking a highly motivated, high-performing Senior Accountant to join our growing accounting team and assist in preparing day-to-day corporate accounting operations, supporting the month-end close process, and implementing systems and processes that will support Armada as we continue to grow. You’ll have the opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced and high-growth environment.

Location. This role is remote based in the continental US.

What You'll Do (Key Responsibilities)

• Prepare journal entries and day-to-day corporate accounting activities, support the month-end close process, and provide timely and accurate month-end close financials that are U.S. GAAP compliant
• Build or enhance balance sheet account reconciliation workpapers including reviewing and performing clean-up of historical reconciliations and related balances
• Collaborate within Accounting and Finance teams on metrics, flux analysis, forecast, and projections and support preparation of the monthly reporting package
• Prepare documents supporting internal and external audits and ensure the successful completion of those audits
• Scale Armada’s invoicing, revenue recognition, and billing processes to support Armada’s future growth
• Translate technical accounting conclusions into operational and systematic financial processing flows
• Support the implementation of new systems, tools, and processes to streamline close and build scalable solutions to support the growth of the Company
• Identify and drive process improvements to gain efficiency and reduce close timeline
• Support and assist in ad hoc projects across the Accounting and Finance teams

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA or equivalent required
• 5+ years of relevant accounting experience; Combination of public accounting (Big 4 strongly preferred) and industry experience (start-up experience a plus)
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
• Experience with financial audit preparation is strongly preferred
• Proven proficiency of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, etc); must be highly proficient in Excel
• Excellent writing, oral communication, analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills with high attention to detail
• Excellent problem-solving skills; project management experience a plus, ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct accounting experience for any/all of the following areas: accruals, revenue recognition (ASC 606), leases (ASC 842), share-based compensation (ASC 718) internally developed software, consolidation and FX.
• Proficiency in NetSuite, Ironclad, and Salesforce considered a plus

You're a Great Fit if You're

• A go-getter with a growth mindset. You're intellectually curious, have strong business acumen, and actively seek opportunities to build relevant skills and knowledge
• A detail-oriented problem-solver. You can independently gather information, solve problems efficiently, and deliver results with a "get-it-done" attitude
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment. You're energized by an entrepreneurial spirit, capable of working quickly, and excited to contribute to a growing company
• A collaborative team player. You focus on business success and are motivated by team accomplishment vs personal agenda
• Highly organized and results-driven. Strong prioritization skills and a dedicated work ethic are essential for you

Equal Opportunity Statement

At Armada, we are committed to fostering a work environment where everyone is given equal opportunities to thrive. As an equal opportunity employer, we strictly prohibit discrimination or harassment based on race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all employment decisions, including hiring, promotions, and compensation. Our hiring is guided by qualifications, merit, and the business needs at the time.

Compensation & Benefits

For U.S. Based candidates: To ensure fairness and transparency, the starting base salary range for this role for candidates in the U.S. are listed below, varying based on location experience, skills, and qualifications. In addition to base salary, this role will also be offered equity and subsidized benefits (details available upon request).