Senior Accountant

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.; Orlando (FL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability

401(k) Savings Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Paid Time-Off (PTO)

Holidays

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Senior Accountant to support federal government contracting activities, including general ledger, invoicing, VAT and month-end close.

The role emphasizes accuracy, timeliness, and compliance across domestic and international operations. The ideal candidate has 5–7 years of related experience, strong FAR/GAAP knowledge, and proficiency with Deltek Costpoint, NetSuite, and QuickBooks Time.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of applicable experience in government contracting accounting.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and FAR/DFAR, SBA, GSA, and Service Contract Act.
• Proficiency with Deltek Costpoint, NetSuite and QuickBooks Time.
• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare reports and projections.
• Experience with international contract invoicing and VAT considerations.
• Support for audits, budgets, and indirect rate projections.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily accounting operations including general ledger, AP, AR and payroll.
• Manage international contract invoices and VAT calculations.
• Review VAT filings for accuracy and alignment with data.
• Prepare monthly financial performance reports and 13-week cash forecast.
• Coordinate month-end close and review international journal entries.
• Support Controller with budgets and indirect rate projections.
• Assist with annual audits and auditor inquiries.
• Prepare financial projections for revenue and costs, including unallowable costs.
• Participate in quarterly forecasting and monthly financial updates.
• Analyze statements and provide operational insights to management.

Skills

FAR expertise

GAAP knowledge

FAR/DFAR, SBA, GSA

Costpoint expertise

NetSuite experience

Microsoft Excel

Financial reporting

Cash-flow forecasting

International invoicing

Audit support

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.

Experience and Skills

• 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.
• 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.

• 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.
• 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.
• Experiencesupporting accounting and/or finance operations within a governmentcontracting environment, including financial reporting, cost accounting,project accounting, and financial forecasting.
• Experience with governmentaltravel regulations, including knowledge of allowable and unallowableexpenses in accordance with applicable contract requirements.
• Experience applying approvedlabor, 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.

• 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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