Payroll Accountant

Responsibilities

• Review and process payroll on a bi-weekly and semi-monthly basis for salaried and hourly employees
• Validate and reconcile payroll data to ensure accurate payroll payments, reporting, and records
• Process all new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates
• Assist with all employee contributions for 401K, HSA, ESOP, and Stock Based Compensation
• Process manual checks for terminations and adjustments as needed
• Reconcile and resolve discrepancies in payroll, benefits, and tax accounts
• Coordinate with HR, IT, Finance, and Accounting departments
• Support month end close activities including journal entry compilation and reporting

Requirements

• 5+ years of payroll accounting experience
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of work experience
• Proficiency in Excel and data analysis
• Experience with payroll and reconciliation

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with stock or equity related compensation
• Experience with Infor LN, Oracle, JDE, SAP or similar ERP systems
• Strong attention to detail and deadline orientation

About the Company

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more.