Accounts Payable Staff

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance & ADD

Short/Long Term Disability

401(k) Savings Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Time-Off

Holidays

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. is seeking an entry-level Accounting Clerk to support the Accounts Payable team. The role focuses on data entry, invoice processing, and accruals within a fast-paced environment, with a hybrid work arrangement.

The candidate should have 0–2 years in Accounting/AP or a related degree, strong Excel skills, and great attention to detail. This position offers competitive compensation and benefits while growing within our finance organization.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in Accounting/AP or college degree in Business/Accounting
• Strong Excel skills including experience using Pivot Tables
• Great attention to detail
• Ability to work closely with others in a team environment
• Needs to be able to work in fast paced environment

Responsibilities

• Code data (e.g., Purchase Orders) for input to a financial data processing system
• Review electronic data for accuracy
• Compile and sort documents for transaction verification
• Investigate invoice issues; reconcile discrepancies
• Contact vendors to process payments
• Processing AP inbox
• GL Account Reconciliations

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Thrives in fast-paced environment

Education

High School/GED

Tools

Excel

Pivot Tables

Job description

• Job Level : Entry Level (less than 2 years)
• Level of Education : High School/GED
• Job Type : Full-Time/Regular
• Date Updated : 09/11/2026
• Years of Experience : Up to 2 Years
• Starting Date : 09/28/2026
• Travel Requirement : Domestic
• Compensation : $50,000 - $55,000
• Capabilities : Space Training & Cyber
• Salary : $ 50,000.00 USD Annually - $55,000.00 USD Annually
• Years Of Experience : 001

Job Description

Readiness Delivered. Kratos engineers and deploys technology and systems that move national security forward, with the cost, speed, and reliability that make readiness certain. We are a trusted partner—driven by doing the right thing and achieving maximum success for our customers, our partners and ourselves. Kratos has an exciting hybrid opportunity for an Accounting Clerk to support our Accounts Payable team. The qualified candidate will be responsible for assisting Accounts Payable with data entry and administrative tasks as needed. The position will require knowledge of AP monthly accruals and close processes. Additional tasks will include, but are not limited to:

• Code data (ex. Purchase Orders) for input to a financial data processing system.
• Review electronic data for accuracy.
• Compile and sort documents for transaction verification.
• Investigate invoice issues; reconcile discrepancies.
• Contact vendors to process payments.
• Processing AP inbox
• GL Account Reconciliations

Experience and Skills

• 1-2 years experience in Accounting/AP or college degree in Business/Accounting
• Strong Excel skills including experience using Pivot Tables
• Great attention to detail
• Ability to work closely with others in a team environment
• Needs to be able to work in fast paced environment

Preferred Skills/Experience

• AP or other accounting experience

#LI-Hybrid

The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, and skills.

Competitive salary based on experience and education
Salary Range: $50,000-$55,000

Kratos is valued for our ability to design and deliver leading edge, resilient solutions for aerospace communication, control, awareness and mission success across a continuum of offerings—from commercial to tailored custom solutions and integrated programs. Customers trust us to stay relevant and know we are in it for the long-haul. We bring both the capability and confidence that our customers value and depend on. And we always deliver.

This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

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

Kratos Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as aprotected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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