Senior Accountant

Rocket Lab Corporation • Long Beach, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Based on-site at Rocket Lab’s global headquarters in Long Beach, CA, the Senior Accountant will be responsible for overseeing and managing key accounting functions, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records and the timely preparation of financial reports. The Senior Accountant plays a critical role in supporting the organization’s financial health.

Requirements

• 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).

Nice To Haves

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective communication with the ability to collaborate across teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail oriented, logical, and methodological approach to problem-solving.

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.

Benefits

• top tier medical HMO, PPO & a 100% company-sponsored medical HSA plan option
• dental and vision coverage
• 3 weeks paid vacation and 5 days sick leave per year
• 11 paid holidays per year
• flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts
• paid parental leave
• disability insurance
• life insurance
• access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Discounted employee stock purchase program
• subsidized EV charging stations
• onsite gym
• food and drinks
• other discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior