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Rocket Lab Corporation

Senior Accountant

Rocket Lab Corporation · Long Beach, CA

Posted about 3 months ago

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This role has been open
82 days
Rocket Lab Corporation's roles stay open a median of 80 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of Rocket Lab Corporation's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Rocket Lab Corporation
high
455 stale, 12 reposted of 455 open
Hiring momentum
683 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-24

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Rocket Lab Corporation's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Rocket Lab Corporation.

About this role

The Accounting Associate at Rocket Lab will be responsible for executing key accounting functions, ensuring the accuracy of financial records, and preparing financial reports. Daily tasks include supporting month-end and year-end closing processes, reconciling accounts, maintaining fixed asset registers, and assisting with audits. The role requires collaboration with team members and other departments to ensure timely payments and collections.

Our read on this posting2.8out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Rocket Lab Corporation as an employer.

What you need

  • 2+ years of experience and a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience (5+ years total work experience)
  • Working 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 have

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • 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

What you get

  • Company stock as part of total compensation package
  • 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

Worth weighing

  • No specific salary listed beyond a range of $67,200 to $84,000 USD
  • Position requires prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, and computer work
  • Exposure to moderate levels of noise, dust, and fumes in production areas

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Listed by Rocket Lab Corporation on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-24. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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