Accounts Payable Staff

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability

401(k) Savings Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Time-Off

Holidays

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions in Colorado Springs is seeking an Accounting Clerk to support the Accounts Payable team. You will perform data entry, process invoices, and assist with monthly accruals and closings in a hybrid work environment.

The role requires 1–2 years in Accounting/AP or a related degree, strong Excel (Pivot Tables), attention to detail, and teamwork in a fast-paced setting. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years accounting/AP experience or a related degree.
• Strong Excel skills with Pivot Tables.
• Great attention to detail.
• Ability to work closely with others in a team environment.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Process AP inbox and reconcile invoices.
• Review electronic data for accuracy and completeness.
• Compile and sort documents for transaction verification.
• Investigate invoice issues and reconcile discrepancies.
• Contact vendors to process payments.
• GL account reconciliations.

Skills

Accounting/AP experience

Excel Pivot Tables

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Fast-paced environment

Education

Business/Accounting degree

Tools

Deltek CostPoint

Job description

Job Description

• 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

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:

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
• Deltek Costpoint 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.

Job 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

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