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Accounts Receivable Accountant II

  • US citizenship
  • ITAR / US person

Open in 2 locations

Rocket Lab posts this job separately for each location. Apply to the one where you can work: the team, schedule and pay can differ between locations.

California

1 open

About the job

## ABOUT ROCKET LAB Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, expand humanity’s reach to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. We move fast, build real hardware for meaningful missions, and make the impossible routine.

Come shape the future with us. ## 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 RECEIVABLE ACCOUNTANT Based at our Rocket Lab headquarters in Long Beach, California.

The Accounts Receivable Accountant is responsible for Accounts Receivables, Billing, and Collections.

You will support the New Business Controller which includes but not limited to supporting the Accounting/Finance Dept. ## WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO - New Customer Setup. - Create and send out invoices. - Follow-up with customers for billing, collections, and late payments. - Respond to customer inquiries and complaints. - Perform account reconciliations and monitor the account details of customers which includes delayed or missed payments. - Research and resolve payment errors. - Review and run AR Aging. - Assists with monthly close. - Assists and participates in audits, as needed. - Assist with cash receipts forecasting. - Assist with government incurred cost submission. - Assist with provision and final rates adjustments. - Assists on project, as assigned by HQ office in Long Beach, California. - Performs other related duties as required and assigned. ## YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor’s degree in business administration preferred.

A combination of education and related years of experience will be considered. - 2+ years of accounts receivable, billing, collections, and accounting experience preferred. - Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. ## THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE - Experience working with Government contracts and government billing. - Experience working with customers’ billing portals. - Experience with Infor LN, BAAN, Oracle, JDE, SAP or similar ERP system - 1 year of government billing experience and knowledge of WAWF and EXOSTAR preferred. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills. - Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. - Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. - Ability to manage multiple priorities.

This position may require prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, computer work, and occasional exposure to moderate levels of noise, dust, and fumes in production areas. Join one of the world's fastest-growing space companies and own a piece of it. In addition to competitive base pay, you'll receive company stock as part of your total compensation package, giving you a direct stake in our success.

As we expand to new launch sites, groundbreaking missions, and global markets, your ownership has the opportunity to grow alongside the company.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes our industry-leading Employee Stock Purchase Program (with a 15% discount on company stock), top-tier medical plans (HMO, PPO, and a zero cost HDHP option with a significant HSA company contribution), dental and vision coverage, paid vacation and sick time, 11 paid holidays, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, paid parental leave, disability and life insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan with company match.

Additional perks include subsidized EV charging, onsite fitness centers (where available), discounted gym memberships, complimentary snacks and beverages, 50% employee discount on our popular merch store, and a variety of other employee discounts.

Level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. Base Pay Range (CA Only) $63,200 - $79,000 USD 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. ## 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 (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S.

Department of Commerce, as applicable. Learn more about ITAR here .

Rocket Lab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment at Rocket Lab, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the application/interview process for a job in the United States should contact Giulia Johnson at g.biow@rocketlabusa.com.

This dedicated resource is intended solely to assist job seekers with disabilities whose disability prevents them from being able to apply/interview. Only messages left for this purpose will be considered.

A response to your request may take up to two business days. ## FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND OFFICES ONLY For security reasons, background checks will be undertaken prior to any employment offers being made to an applicant.

These checks will include nationality checks as it is a requirement of this position that you be eligible to access equipment and data regulated by the United States' International Traffic in Arms Regulations.

Under these Regulations, you may be ineligible for this role if you do not hold citizenship of Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, the European Union, or a country that is part of NATO, or if you hold ineligible dual citizenship or nationality. For more information on these Regulations, click here ITAR Regulations.

From Rocket Lab's job posting for Long Beach, CA, checked 7 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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