Accounts Payable Specialist III

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions • San Diego, CA

233d • $25 - $29

About The Position

Kratos is looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist III for their Corporate Office in San Diego, CA. This position is an on-site position with the potential for a hybrid work schedule (2-3 days in the office and the remaining time remote) after completing on-site training. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:KTOS) develops and fields transformative, affordable technology, platforms, and systems for United States National Security related customers, allies, and commercial enterprises. At Kratos, we encourage an entrepreneurial spirit balanced with discipline. We work hard, and take care of our customers, employees and families. Recognized as thought leaders in our industry, we are motivated by creating and delivering innovative solutions to our nation and global customers. We proactively build trusted relationships with our peers, partners and customers, and take ownership for our actions always striving to do the right thing.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years demonstrated Accounts Payable experience working in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of accounting policies and practices
• Experience working with purchasing cards and reconciling p-card statements
• Experience with PO processing (3-way match)
• Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by government standards
• Skilled at organizing and prioritizing workflow to meet deadlines
• Ability to interact effectively with peers and supervisors
• Ability to analyze and solve problems
• Strong computer skills and ability to multi-task within multiple systems and across projects
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently or as a team and adapt as needed

Nice To Haves

• Proficient in Excel preferred
• Experience with Deltek Costpoint preferred
• Experience with expense reports for government strongly preferred
• Experience with an expense reporting software, such as, Concur or Chrome River preferred
• Experience working in a government contracting environment preferred

Responsibilities

• Review and process invoices and check requests in accordance with Company policies and procedures
• Process expense reports including review for compliance with the Company travel policy and government contractor guidelines
• Perform check matching duties
• Reconcile accounts payable transactions
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and issues
• Maintain vendor files
• Correspond with internal customers and vendors and respond to inquiries
• Assist with month end closing
• Provide supporting documentation for audits
• Assist in identifying cost control opportunities and other projects as needed
• Other duties may be assigned

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
• Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Paid Time-Off (PTO)
• Holidays
• Education Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED