Accounts Payable Generalist

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Long Beach, CA, USA
In-Office
29-43 Annually
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Aerospace • Hardware • Robotics • Software • Manufacturing
Building reusable rockets to empower science and exploration.
The Role
Manage vendor onboarding and vendor data, process and approve invoices, execute payments, perform month-end reconciliations, resolve discrepancies, maintain vendor communications and systems, update SOPs, and support process improvements and onboarding training.
Summary Generated by Built In

At Relativity Space, we’re building rockets to serve today’s needs and tomorrow’s breakthroughs. Our Terran R vehicle will deliver customer payloads to orbit, meeting the growing demand for launch capacity. But that’s just the start. Achieving commercial success with Terran R will unlock new opportunities to advance science, exploration, and innovation, pioneering progress that reaches beyond the known.

Joining Relativity means becoming part of something where autonomy, ownership, and impact exist at every level. Here, you're not just executing tasks; you're solving problems that haven’t been solved before, helping develop a rocket, a factory, and a business from the ground up. Whether you’re in propulsion, manufacturing, software, avionics, or a corporate function, you’ll collaborate across teams, shape decisions, and see your work come to life in record time. Relativity is a place where creativity and technical rigor go hand in hand, and your voice will help define the stories we’re writing together. Now is a unique moment in time where it’s early enough to leave your mark on the product, the process, and the culture, but far enough along that Terran R is tangible and picking up momentum. The most meaningful work of your career is waiting. Join us.

About the Team: 

The Accounting team at Relativity is responsible for the financial integrity of the entire organization. Our functions include general ledger, accounts payable, payroll, financial reporting, audit, tax and compliance, accounts receivable, credit, cost accounting, and business data strategy. By collecting and maintaining the business’s financial activities in accordance with US GAAP, we are able to provide accurate and timely financial reports for strategic planning and decision-making purposes to management, investors, and other stakeholders. This empowers the company to make smart business decisions as we pave the way to a multiplanetary future.

About the Role:

  •  Review, process, and set up vendors by validating onboarding requests, W-9s, banking details, credit application, and maintaining Business Partner records
  • Prepare and complete month end reconciliations, identifying and resolving discrepancies as needed
  • Execute payment and billing tasks, such as reviewing and approving invoices, pulling Accounts Payable reports, and assisting with Accounts Receivable and invoicing as needed 
  • Handle day-to-day vendor communications, including onboarding support, tax exemption questions, documentation follow-ups, terms discussions, and bank details confirmation 
  • Maintain vendor systems and accounts, including Amazon account administration, order approvals, and ongoing vendor data maintenance
  • Maintain operational processes and documentation, including updating SOPs, supporting onboarding training, and ensuring vendor procedures are followed correctly 

About You:

  • Experience in vendor onboarding, accounts payable, or finance operations preferred
  • Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy
  • Prior experience with implementing or supporting process improvement
  • Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities 

Nice to haves but not required:  

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or another related field preferred
  • Experience using Infor LN ERP (previously BAAN) is preferred
  • Familiarity with ERP systems, 1099 reporting process, and JIRA workflows is a plus 

At Relativity Space, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation practices. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.
Compensation is only one part of our total rewards package. Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity, a generous PTO and sick leave policy, parental leave, an annual learning and development stipend, and more! To see some of the benefits & perks we offer, please visit here.

Hiring Range:
$29.23$43.85 USD

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact us at [email protected].


Skills Required

  • Experience in vendor onboarding, accounts payable, or finance operations
  • Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy
  • Prior experience with implementing or supporting process improvement
  • Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field
  • Experience using Infor LN ERP (previously BAAN)
  • Familiarity with ERP systems, 1099 reporting process, and JIRA workflows

Relativity Space Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Healthcare Strength Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with company‑funded HSA contributions, mental‑health resources, and One Medical are highlighted. EAP access, a wellness stipend, and gym discounts further reinforce the health and wellness offering.
  • Parental & Family Support Generous parental leave and a $10,000 stipend for fertility, adoption, and other family‑building needs are prominently offered. Adoption assistance, a return‑to‑work program, partnership with Carrot Fertility, and an onsite Mother’s Room add depth.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits Everyday perks include complimentary lunches/snacks, visiting food trucks, quarterly barbecues, offsites, and milestone celebrations. An annual learning stipend, Lunch‑and‑Learns, and conference access support growth and day‑to‑day engagement.

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The Company
HQ: Long Beach, CA
2,200 Employees
Year Founded: 2016

What We Do

Relativity Space is on a mission to better connect humanity to space and the universe beyond our planet. Our medium-to-heavy lift reusable rocket, Terran R, will deliver customer payloads to orbit, meeting the growing demand for launch capacity. But that’s just the start. Achieving commercial success with Terran R will unlock new opportunities to advance science, exploration, and innovation, pioneering progress that reaches beyond the known.

Why Work With Us

Joining Relativity means becoming part of something where autonomy, ownership, and impact exist at every level. Here, you're not just executing tasks; you're solving problems that haven’t been solved before, helping develop a rocket, a factory, and a business from the ground up.

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At Relativity Space, we are an office-first company. We believe our best work happens in person—where collaboration is faster, problem-solving is sharper, and ideas flow more freely.

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