Senior Accountant

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Insurance

401(k) Savings

ESPP

PTO

Holidays

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage key accounting activities supporting accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting across operations.

The role emphasizes GAAP compliance, cost accounting, and audit-ready records in a government contracting environment. The Senior Accountant collaborates with VP Finance, Cost Analysis, PMO, and Operations to maintain the general ledger, support monthly close, and provide analyses to drive financial

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including general ledger, financial close, account reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Experience in government contracting environment including cost accounting and financial forecasting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily accounting operations including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable and cost accounting.
• Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements.
• Coordinate the month-end closing process and ensure timely reporting.

Skills

GAAP

FAR/DFARS

Cost accounting

Financial reporting

Deltek Costpoint

MS Office

ITAR awareness

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

MS Office

Job description

The Senior Accountant is responsible for managing and performing key accounting activities that support accurate, timely and compliant financial reporting across TDI operations. This position plays a critical role in maintaining the integrity of the general ledger, managing the monthly close process, preparing and reviewing account reconciliations, analyzing financial activity and ensuring that accounting records accurately reflect the Company’s operational and financial activities.

The Senior Accountant operates in a government contracting and AS9100-regulated manufacturing environment and is responsible for maintaining accurate, traceable, and audit-ready financial records. The position utilizes Deltek Costpoint and works closely with the VP of Finance, Cost Analyst, PMO, Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Quality and other functional areas.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong accounting fundamentals, sound judgement, analytical and problem‑solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to independently manage significant accounting responsibilities. Experience in government contracting, Costpoint, manufacturing, aerospace or defense is highly desirable.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Perform daily accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable and cost accounting activities; and provide hands‑on support during periods of peak activity or staff absences.
• Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements.
• Prepare 13-week cash forecast, providing financial input regarding payment timing and adjustments to support effective cash‑flow management.
• Coordinate the month‑end closing process, ensuring timely completion of accounting and financial reporting activities.
• Prepare and review journal entries for accuracy and compliance prior to approval.
• Support the VP Finance and in the preparation of budgets and indirect rate projections.
• Provide support related to annual financial audits, preparation of provisional billing rates and other auditor inquiries, as needed.
• Participate in the preparation of quarterly forecasting, monthly financial reporting and other financial status updates, as needed.
• Participate in meetings and coordinate ad hoc deliverables to support business operations and organizational objectives.
• Support improvements to financial workflows, reporting, and system utilization
• Assist in automation and standardization of accounting processes
• Incorporate lessons learned into accounting practices and controls

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• Works under direction of the VP Finance

Experience and Skills

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Required

• Working knowledge of GAAP, FAR/DFARS, SBA, & GSA
• Advanced computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Word & PowerPoint
• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and projections
• Ability to effectively prepare and present financial information and analysis to management
• Experience supporting accounting and/or finance operations within a government contracting environment, including financial reporting, cost accounting, project accounting and financial forecasting.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and collaborating effectively in a team setting.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and proficiency with financial calculations are required to successfully perform the responsibilities of this position
• Ability to manage sensitive and export‑controlled information (ITAR awareness)

Preferred

• Experience with Deltek Costpoint or a comparable project‑based ERP
• Experience with government travel regulations, including knowledge of allowable and unallowable expenses in accordance with applicable contract requirements
• Experience in manufacturing, aerospace or defense industry
• Knowledge of inventory accounting, WIP, standard costing and manufacturing variances
• Experience supporting DCAA, DCMA, customer, internal or external audits
• Experience with accounting process automation, reporting tools or data analytics

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including general ledger, financial close, account reconciliations and financial reporting

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Primarily office‑based with frequent interaction across Finance, Programs and operational functions.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment
• Occasional interaction with production, warehouse and inventory areas
• Ability to sit, stand, walk and work at a computer for extended periods
• Ability to perform routine office‑related activities and use standard office equipment

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Minimal travel, generally less than 10%, as required by business needs

THE ABOVE STATEMENTS ARE INTENDED TO DESCRIBE THE GENERAL NATURE AND LEVEL OF WORK BEING PERFORMED BY INDIVIDUALS ASSIGNED TO THIS CLASSIFICATION. THEY ARE NOT INTENDED TO BE CONSTRUED AS AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF ALL RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES AND SKILLS REQUIRED OF PERSONNEL SO CLASSIFIED.

A REVIEW OF THIS CLASSIFICATION HAS EXCLUDED THE MARGINAL FUNCTIONS OF THE CLASSIFICATION THAT ARE INCIDENTAL TO THE PERFORMANCE OF FUNDAMENTAL JOB JUTIES. ALL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ARE ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS AND ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO PERFORM THIS JOB PROFICIENTLY. THE REQUIREMENTS LISTED IN THIS DOCUMENT ARE THE MINIMUM LEVELS OF KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS OR ABILITIES.

EEO/M/F/D/V

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• 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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