Accounting Generalist

About the Role

At Relativity, we are 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 is only the beginning. 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 a mission where autonomy, ownership, and impact exist at every level. Here, you are not just executing tasks; you are solving problems that have not been solved before, helping develop a rocket, a factory, and a business from the ground up. Whether you are in propulsion, manufacturing, software, avionics, or a corporate function, you will 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 are writing together. Now is a unique moment in time where it is 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

The Accounting Generalist role is critical to maintaining the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of our financial operations. You will review, process, and set up vendors by validating onboarding requests, W-9 forms, banking details, credit applications, and maintaining Business Partner records. You will prepare and complete month-end reconciliations, identifying and resolving discrepancies as needed. You will execute payment and billing tasks, such as reviewing and approving invoices, pulling Accounts Payable reports, and assisting with Accounts Receivable and invoicing as needed. You will handle day-to-day vendor communications, including onboarding support, tax exemption questions, documentation follow-ups, terms discussions, and bank details confirmation. You will maintain vendor systems and accounts, including Amazon account administration, order approvals, and ongoing vendor data maintenance. You will maintain operational processes and documentation, including updating procedures and ensuring compliance with internal controls. You will support audit preparation and respond to inquiries from internal and external auditors in a timely manner. You will collaborate across teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and contribute to process improvements that support the Terran R mission. You will perform general accounting duties as assigned to support the accuracy and integrity of financial data. You will assist with special projects as requested by management to support planning, analysis, and decision-making.

What You'll Do

• 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 procedures and ensuring compliance with internal controls.
• Support audit preparation and respond to inquiries from internal and external auditors in a timely manner.
• Collaborate across teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and contribute to process improvements that support the Terran R mission.
• Perform general accounting duties as assigned to support the accuracy and integrity of financial data.
• Assist with special projects as requested by management to support planning, analysis, and decision-making.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 2+ years of relevant accounting experience in a corporate environment.
• Solid understanding of US GAAP and financial reporting principles.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and ability to use advanced functions for data analysis.
• Strong attention to detail and demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for interacting with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial information with discretion.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new systems, processes, and tools in a dynamic startup environment.

Nice to Have

• Experience with ERP systems and vendor management platforms.
• Familiarity with accounts payable automation tools.
• Understanding of space industry or manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting audit processes and internal controls.

Practical Notes

• This is a full-time position based in Long Beach, California.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
• The role requires collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, and business functions.
• Early ownership and comfort with ambiguity are essential in this rapidly evolving environment.