Senior Accountant

Kratos Defense; Orlando (FL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kratos Defense in Orlando is seeking a Senior Accountant to support global financial operations within a government contracting environment. You will manage the general ledger, invoicing, VAT, and month-end close, while ensuring accurate reporting and regulatory compliance.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, forecast cash flow, assist with budgets and audits, and contribute to accurate project costing and indirect rate proposals. Remote/hybrid work may apply after onboarding.

Qualifications

• Experience with GAAP, FAR/DFAR, and government contracting accounting.
• Proficiency in billing, invoicing, and VAT handling for international contracts.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to prepare financial reports.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily accounting operations including GL, AP, AR, and payroll.
• Manage international contract invoices, foreign currency billing and VAT calculations.
• Review VAT filings for accuracy and alignment with supporting data.

Skills

GAAP

FAR/DFAR

Deltek Costpoint

NetSuite

QuickBooks Time

VAT accounting

Contracts accounting

Forecasting

Cash flow

Excel

Teamwork

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

NetSuite

QuickBooks Time

Job description

Readiness Delivered. Kratos delivers immersive, high-fidelity training environments that enhance readiness across air, ground, maritime, and space domains. Using advanced simulation systems that integrate Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Mixed Reality (MR), Kratos helps warfighters build tactical skills, improve decision-making, and accelerate operational performance before they enter live operations. Kratos has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Accountant . We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented accounting professional to support a wide range of financial operations within our organization. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the accuracy, timeliness, and compliance of our domestic and international accounting activities, including general ledger management, financial reporting, contract invoicing, VAT oversight, cash-flow forecasting, and month-end close. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical capabilities, a deep understanding of government contractor accounting requirements, and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams while independently managing multiple priorities.

What You'll Do

• Preform daily accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll activities; and provide hands-on support during periods of peak activity and staff absences.
• Manage international contract invoices, including foreign-currency billing and VAT tax calculations.
• Review the VAT filing to ensure accuracy, completeness, and alignment of supporting financial data prior to submission for approval.
• Prepare and analyze monthly financial performance reports including revenue, income/loss analysis, and quarterly financial results.
• Prepare a 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 international journal entries for accuracy and compliance prior to approval.
• Support the Controller in the preparation of budgets and indirect rate projections, ensuring accurate financial reporting.
• Provide support related to annual financial audits, preparation of provisional billing rates and other auditor inquiries, as needed.
• Support the forecasting process by preparing projections to include revenue, direct and indirect costs as well as unallowable costs.
• Participate in the preparation of quarterly forecasting, monthly financial reporting and other financial status updates as needed.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and year-end analysis of financial statements, to include variance explanations and operational insights.
• Support the annual insurance renewal, providing required financial data and analysis.
• Participate in meetings and coordinate ad hoc deliverables to support business operations and organizational objectives.

Keyword: Senior Accountant

Required Experience:

• 5-7 years applicable experience required
• Strong understanding of the financial applications of the FAR to oversee the daily accounting functions of a Federal Government Contractor.
• Working knowledge of GAAP, FAR/DFAR, SBA, GSA, and Service Contract Act .
• Proficiency with Deltek Costpoint, NetSuite and QuickBooks Time are a must .
• 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.

Preferred:

• Experience with international accounting processes, including foreign currency transactions, international invoicing, and VAT tax requirements.
• Experience with governmental travel regulations, including knowledge of allowable and unallowable expenses in accordance with applicable contract requirements.
• Experience applying approved labor, indirect, and billing rates to support accurate project costing, invoicing and financial reporting.

#LI-Hybrid after 90 days

Competitive salary based on experience and education

Kratos experts design, develop, and manufacture a full range of reconfigurable and platform-specific training systems, like the Marine Common Aircrew Trainer (MCAT). From rigorous, data-driven curriculum design to contractor logistics support and ongoing system upgrades, Kratos' end-to-end services help ensure military organizations across the world are equipped with scalable, cost-effective training that keeps pace with modern mission demands.

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