Accounts Payable Specialist

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Rocket Lab

Long Beach, CA

On-site

Posted February 23, 2026

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 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 functionally to solve any discrepancies that may arise
Review and process employees’ expense reports into ERP system
Maintain GRNI (good receipt, no invoice) report to ensure invoices are cleared in a timely manner. Resolve any unmatched items with Purchasing & Receiving
Assist with vendor onboarding process
Assist with month end close process
Data entry of invoices
Vendor payments
Problem resolution
Maintaining organization of all AP documents
Support Transactional Accounting Manager
Provide excellent customer service internally and externally
Support Accounting Operations Manager
Ad-hoc project

YOU'LL BRING THESE QUAIFICATIONS:

5+ years of experience and a High School Diploma
Experience with high volume and a fast-paced environment
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:

Associates Degree in Accounting
Experience with ERP Systems SAP, Oracle, LN
Excellent communication skills, both verbally and written
Detail oriented, logical, and methodological approach to problem-solving
PC/MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) proficient

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.
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