Payroll Accountant II

Rocket Lab Corporation•Albuquerque, NM

7d•Onsite

About The Position

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. The Payroll Accountant is responsible for processing and maintaining the company payroll records.

Requirements

2+ years of payroll accounting experience and a bachelor's degree or equivalent years of work experience (HS diploma and 6+ years of work experience)
Proficient in Excel and data analysis
Payroll and reconciliation experience

Nice To Haves

Experience with stock or equity related compensation is preferred
Attention to detail and deadline oriented
Experience with Deltek CostPoint or similar ERP system
Experience with ADP Workforce Now and ADP Workforce Manager

Responsibilities

Review and process payroll on a bi-weekly basis for salaried and hourly employees
Validate and reconcile payroll data to ensure accurate payroll payments, reporting, and records.
Assist with all employee contributions for (401K), HSA, Employee Stock Purchase Plans (ESOP), and Stock Based Compensation including coordinating transmissions with third party providers.
Process manual checks for terminations and adjustments as needed
Reconciliation and resolution of discrepancies of relevant payroll, benefits, and tax general ledger accounts
Coordinate with other departments (People & Culture, IT, Finance and Accounting) to gather relevant data
Support month end close activities such as journal entry compilation, reconciliation, and reporting