AP Specialist

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life/ADD Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Paid Time-Off (PTO)

Holidays

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. at Florida Turbine Technologies in Jupiter, Florida seeks an Accounting/Accounts Payable Specialist to manage vendor invoicing, data entry, and AP accruals. You will support month-end close and ensure SOX compliance while maintaining accurate vendor records.

The role requires working in a fast-paced environment with cross-functional collaboration and a focus on accuracy and timeliness. Prior Deltek Costpoint experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field or 3–5 years of equivalent experience.
• Experience with high-volume AP processing and month-end close.
• Understanding of SOX controls and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices and perform data entry with high accuracy.
• Prepare weekly cash disbursements and assist with AP accruals.
• Maintain vendor records and respond to inquiries.
• Support SOX audit requests and internal control documentation.

Skills

Accounts payable

Vendor communication

SOX compliance

Data entry accuracy

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s in accounting or related field

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

Job description

Are you looking for an exciting career with an industry leading turbomachinery/jet engine aerospace engineering company with cutting edge products, unique niche markets, and a highly skilled expert workforce? Then you have come to the right place!

Florida Turbine Technologies (FTT), a Kratos Turbine Technologies company, is a growing world-class turbomachinery company located in beautiful Jupiter, Florida USA, which employs 300+ engineers and technicians with over 4,000 combined years of aero engine (military and commercial), industrial, and space turbomachinery experience. With a deep bench of experience in each discipline, FTT has been growing steadily for 25 years. We specialize in next-generation technologies for aircraft engines, rocket turbopumps, and industrial power equipment, and focus on the development and production of small, affordable, high-performance jet engines for cruise missiles and unmanned aerial systems (UAS).

We provide a one-stop shop with capabilities in design, aerodynamics, performance, heat transfer and secondary flow, rotor dynamics and bearing design, structural analysis and life predictions, manufacturing, testing, and field support. Our Turbine Technologies division also provides engineering services, testing services, and material solutions for military and commercial engines, space propulsion, and industrial power-producing applications.

Additional offices in Derby, UK and Wildau, Germany extend FTT’s reputation for engineering excellence to the European marketplace and provide access to a European supply chain and next generation manufacturing capabilities.

Our parent company, Kratos Defense and Security Solutions, leverages cross-industry capabilities to deliver innovative, cost-saving solutions for all its customers.

This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. FTT will require proof of status prior to employment.

Essential Job Functions:

• Receives predetermined work assignments that are process-driven, and subject to a high level of control and review.
• Follows established rules, procedures and global policies.
• Vendor master file set-up and maintenance.
• Accounts payable data entry, coding and vouchering. Month-end activities participation.
• Entering vendor and employee expense reports into Costpoint.
• Purchase order vouchering. Clearing purchase orders using a 3-way matching process in Costpoint.
• Responding to all vendor enquiries.
• Preparing weekly cash disbursements and supporting weekly payment runs.
• Preparing monthly accounts payable accrual report.
• Filing and maintaining all historical records.
• Supports internal and external SOX audit requests.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Experience and Skills

• Possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the assigned duties, including computer skills.
• Maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by company and government requirements.
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively with peers, supervisors, and public, including maintaining respect for others, and following company policies.
• Have a willingness and ability to learn and utilize company technology for company required purposes.
• Organized, accurate, detail-oriented, and able to prioritize.
• Must be a highly motivated self-starter.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow instructions.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and high volume professional environment.
• Strong attention to detail.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s in accounting, or related degree is preferred or a minimum of 3-5 years of equivalent work experience in high volume organization.
• Experience in Deltek/Costpoint or similar ERP System strongly preferred.
• Understanding and prior experience of working in SOX compliant environment is strongly preferred.

Work Environment/Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit and stand for long periods of time
• Ability to perform repetitive motion (keyboarding, mouse, phones, use tools/equipment)

Travel Requirements:

None.

• 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 a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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