Rocket Lab Corporation
Space Technology
AccountsPayablesSpecialist
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“Accounts Payables Specialist at Rocket Lab Corporation. Skills: Accounts Payable, ERP Systems, Invoice Processing. Process payroll for employees. Process payments for vendors”
Industry & Context.
Logical approach; Methodological approach
Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception, Ability to focus, Regularly sit, Use hands and fingers, Operate computer keyboard, Operate controls, Communicate verbally, Communicate in writing, Physically able to commute, Occasional dust exposure, Occasional fumes exposure, Occasional moderate noise
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
4+ years of experience, High School Diploma, Experience with high volume, Experience with fast-paced environment
Nice to Have
Associates Degree in Accounting, Experience with ERP Systems, Excellent communication skills, Detail oriented approach, Logical approach to problem-solving, Methodological approach to problem-solving
What You'll Do.
Process payroll for employees
Process payments for vendors
Perform full-cycle Accounts Payable functions
Perform three-way matching
Ensure proper coding of invoices
Ensure departmental approval
Ensure accurate entry into ERP system
Process employees’ expense reports
Clear invoices in a timely manner
Resolve unmatched items
Assist with vendor onboarding
Assist with month end close
Perform data entry of invoices
Process vendor payments
Perform problem resolution
Maintain organization of all AP documents
Support Transactional Accounting Manager
Provide excellent customer service
Support Accounting Operations Manager
Assist with ad-hoc projects
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work across functionally; Support Transactional Accounting Manager; Support Accounting Operations Manager
Communication Scope
Verbal communication; Written communication
Full Job Description
ABOUT ROCKET LAB Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more – all with the goal of opening access to space. The rockets and satellites we build and launch enable some of the most ambitious and vital space missions globally, supporting scientific exploration, Earth observation and missions to combat climate change, national security, and exciting new technology demonstrations. Our Electron rocket has become the second most frequently launched U. S. rocket annually and has delivered more than 230 satellites to orbit, all while we work to develop Neutron, our upcoming medium-lift, reusable launch vehicle for larger constellation deployment. Our Space Systems business designs and builds our extensive line of satellites, payloads, and their components, including spacecraft that have been selected to support NASA missions to the Moon and Mars and components used on the James Webb Space Telescope. 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 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 functional
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