Rocket Lab
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Rocket Lab 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 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. Based on-site at Rocket Lab’s Albuquerque, NM office, the Accounts Payable Specialist will be responsible for managing accounts payable processes, ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices, payments and expense reports.
What You’ll Get To Do
Ensure invoices are accurate, properly authorized and comply with company policies.
Match invoices to purchase orders to confirm quantities, pricing, and terms.
Enter invoices into accounting system with proper coding to general ledger accounts, departments, and projects.
Process payments via checks, ACH, wire transfers, ensuring payments are made accurately.
Reconcile accounts payable transactions to ensure all payments are properly recorded.
Review and process employee expense reports, ensuring compliance with company policies.
Assist with vendor onboarding process.
Prepare accounts payable reports, such as aging reports, payment schedules and accruals.
Maintain organization of all AP documents.
Provide excellent customer service internally and externally.
Provide audit support as needed.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
5+ years of experience and a High School Diploma
Experience in a high volume and a fast-paced environment
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
Nice to Have
Associates Degree in Accounting
Experience with ERP Systems: Infor Syteline, LN, Deltek CostPoint
Excellent communication skills, both verbally and written
Detail oriented, logical, and methodological approach to problem-solving
Additional Requirements
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.
Regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, operate computer keyboard and controls, and communicate verbally and in writing.
Must be physically able to commute to buildings.
Occasional exposure to dust, fumes and moderate levels of noise.
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 FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY: To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Rocket Lab Employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce.
Rocket Lab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the application/interview process should contact the designated resource. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.
Job Details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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Join to apply for the
Accounts Payable Specialist
role at
Rocket Lab 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 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. Based on-site at Rocket Lab’s Albuquerque, NM office, the Accounts Payable Specialist will be responsible for managing accounts payable processes, ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices, payments and expense reports.
What You’ll Get To Do
Ensure invoices are accurate, properly authorized and comply with company policies.
Match invoices to purchase orders to confirm quantities, pricing, and terms.
Enter invoices into accounting system with proper coding to general ledger accounts, departments, and projects.
Process payments via checks, ACH, wire transfers, ensuring payments are made accurately.
Reconcile accounts payable transactions to ensure all payments are properly recorded.
Review and process employee expense reports, ensuring compliance with company policies.
Assist with vendor onboarding process.
Prepare accounts payable reports, such as aging reports, payment schedules and accruals.
Maintain organization of all AP documents.
Provide excellent customer service internally and externally.
Provide audit support as needed.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
5+ years of experience and a High School Diploma
Experience in a high volume and a fast-paced environment
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
Nice to Have
Associates Degree in Accounting
Experience with ERP Systems: Infor Syteline, LN, Deltek CostPoint
Excellent communication skills, both verbally and written
Detail oriented, logical, and methodological approach to problem-solving
Additional Requirements
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.
Regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, operate computer keyboard and controls, and communicate verbally and in writing.
Must be physically able to commute to buildings.
Occasional exposure to dust, fumes and moderate levels of noise.
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 FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY: To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Rocket Lab Employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce.
Rocket Lab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the application/interview process should contact the designated resource. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.
Job Details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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