Senior Accountant: GAAP Mastery for Financial Growth

Rocket Lab USA; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company equity

Top-tier medical HMO

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Paid parental leave

Discounted employee stock purchase program

Job summary

Rocket Lab USA is looking for a Senior Accountant based in Long Beach, CA, to oversee key accounting functions, ensuring the accuracy of financial records and timely financial reporting. The ideal candidate should possess strong GAAP knowledge and have over 5 years of relevant experience.

This is an important role for maintaining the financial health of the organization and will involve responsibilities such as managing month-end closures, reconciling accounts, and supporting audits. A comprehensive benefits package and competitive salary will be offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience and a Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP.
• Proficiency in accounting software and advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end and year-end closing, ensuring compliance with GAAP.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly.
• Prepare and review trial balances and supporting schedules.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel skills

Accounting software proficiency (e.g., Infor Syteline)

Analytical abilities

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Infor Syteline

CostPoint

Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Rocket Lab USA is looking for a Senior Accountant based in Long Beach, CA, to oversee key accounting functions, ensuring the accuracy of financial records and timely financial reporting. The ideal candidate should possess strong GAAP knowledge and have over 5 years of relevant experience.

This is an important role for maintaining the financial health of the organization and will involve responsibilities such as managing month-end closures, reconciling accounts, and supporting audits. A comprehensive benefits package and competitive salary will be offered.