Senior Accountant - Spaceflight Finance & Equity

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

Benefits offered by this job

Top tier medical

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Paid holidays

Employee stock purchase

EV charging stations

Onsite gym

Food and beverages

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Dental and vision

Flexible spending accounts

Parental leave

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Rocket Lab is seeking a Senior Accountant on-site at our Long Beach, CA headquarters to oversee key accounting functions and ensure the accuracy of financial records and timely financial reporting. The role supports GAAP compliance and involves collaboration across teams to maintain a healthy financial position.

The candidate will bring 5+ years of experience (9+ years total) and a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, strong GAAP knowledge, and proficiency with Infor Syteline, LN, CostPoint Deltek

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience and a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience (9+ years total work experience).
• Strong knowledge of GAAP.
• Proficiency in accounting software (Such as: Infor Syteline, LN, CostPoint Deltek) and advanced Excel skills.
• Proficient in Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end and year end closing, by processing journal entries as needed, ensuring compliance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly.
• Maintain the fixed asset register, ensuring accurate capitalization, depreciation and disposal entries.
• Prepare and review trial balances and supporting schedules for financial reporting.
• Monitor accounts payable, GRNI and receivable processes to ensure timely payments and collections. Review aging reports and assist in resolving discrepancies or overdue accounts.
• Analyze financial data for variance and flux reporting.
• Assist with monthly cash forecast.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing necessary documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
• Act as a resource for team members, answering questions and resolving complex accounting issues.
• Coordinate with AR and other departmental functions to create sales orders entry
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Infor Syteline

LN

CostPoint Deltek

Job description

Rocket Lab is seeking a Senior Accountant on-site at our Long Beach, CA headquarters to oversee key accounting functions and ensure the accuracy of financial records and timely financial reporting. The role supports GAAP compliance and involves collaboration across teams to maintain a healthy financial position.

The candidate will bring 5+ years of experience (9+ years total) and a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, strong GAAP knowledge, and proficiency with Infor Syteline, LN, CostPoint Deltek