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Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems. The Accounts Receivable Accountant II role is based at the SolAero office in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and reports to the New Business Controller. This position is responsible for managing all aspects of accounts receivable, billing, and collections operations.
Key responsibilities include:
- New customer setup and account management
- Creating and sending invoices to customers
- Following up with customers on billing, collections, and late payments
- Responding to customer inquiries and complaints
- Performing account reconciliations and monitoring customer account details, including tracking delayed or missed payments
- Researching and resolving payment errors
- Reviewing and running AR aging reports
- Assisting with monthly close procedures
- Participating in audits as needed
- Assisting with cash receipts forecasting
- Supporting government incurred cost submissions
- Assisting with provision and final rate adjustments
- Supporting projects as assigned by headquarters in Long Beach, California
- Performing other related duties as assigned
The Finance team at Rocket Lab operates as a mission-critical function, managing all financial transactions, policies, compliance, and reporting. Team members are attentive, diligent, and meticulous in their work.
Note: This position may require prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, and computer work, with occasional exposure to moderate levels of noise, dust, and fumes in production areas.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in business administration preferred; 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
Nice to Have:
- Experience working with government contracts and government billing
- Experience working with customer billing portals
- Experience with Infor LN, BAAN, Oracle, JDE, SAP, or similar ERP systems
- 1 year of government billing experience and knowledge of WAWF and EXOSTAR
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent time management skills with proven ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to manage multiple priorities
IMPORTANT: Candidates must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum to conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations (ITAR).
