Senior Cost And Project Accountant I

Rocket Lab

Albuquerque, NM, United States
On-site
Contract revenue recognition
Cost of sales accounting
Inventory tracking and reconciliation
Rocket Lab is seeking a Senior Cost and Project Accountant to join their Finance team in Albuquerque, NM. The role focuses on managing contract revenue, cost of sales, and inventory within the context of the company's ambitious space missions

Job Summary

  • Responsible for contract revenue, cost of sales and inventory, requiring the ability to maintain accurate revenue and cost of sales for significant Rocket Lab customer contracts.
  • Key responsibilities include project revenue & cost recognition, updating and reconciling customer contract backlog and asset/liability, and supporting EAC cycle for project estimates.
  • The role involves month-end activities such as booking journal entries, reconciling accounts, documenting processes for SOX compliance, and preparing monthly/quarterly reporting.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Rocket Lab is seeking a Senior Cost and Project Accountant to join their Finance team in Albuquerque, NM. The role focuses on managing contract revenue, cost of sales, and inventory within the context of the company's ambitious space missions.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • contract revenue recognition
  • cost of sales accounting
  • inventory tracking and reconciliation
  • project cost processes
  • SOX control requirements

Nice-to-have

  • explain project cost information
  • advanced Excel skills
  • analytical skills

Key Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience or HS Diploma and 9+ years of work experience
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Strong cost accounting experience in complex manufacturing
  • Strong ERP systems knowledge and experience
  • Proven experience in financial decision support
  • Must be eligible for US government export authorizations (ITAR)

Work Rights

Must be US citizen, Green Card holder, or eligible for work authorization

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