Accounts Payable Specialist III

Kratos is looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist III for their Corporate Office in San Diego, CA. This position is an on-site position with the potential for a hybrid work schedule (2-3 days in the office and the remaining time remote) after completing on-site training.

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:KTOS) develops and fields transformative, affordable technology, platforms, and systems for United States National Security related customers, allies, and commercial enterprises.

At Kratos, we encourage an entrepreneurial spirit balanced with discipline. We work hard, and take care of our customers, employees and families. Recognized as thought leaders in our industry, we are motivated by creating and delivering innovative solutions to our nation and global customers. We proactively build trusted relationships with our peers, partners and customers, and take ownership for our actions always striving to do the right thing.

Kratos offers medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability insurance, 401(k) savings plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and more.

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:
The Accounts Payable Specialist will ensure timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices, obtain proper approvals, match invoices against purchase orders, code invoices, research and resolve discrepancies, and review batches for data entry.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Review and process invoices and check requests in accordance with Company policies and procedures
Process expense reports including review for compliance with the Company travel policy and government contractor guidelines
Perform check matching duties
Reconcile accounts payable transactions
Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and issues
Maintain vendor files
Correspond with internal customers and vendors and respond to inquiries
Assist with month end closing
Provide supporting documentation for audits
Assist in identifying cost control opportunities and other projects as needed
Other duties may be assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by government standards
Skilled at organizing and prioritizing workflow to meet deadlines
Ability to interact effectively with peers and supervisors
Ability to interact appropriately with the public
Ability to adhere to workplace rules and policies and procedures
Ability to analyze and solve problems
Strong computer skills and ability to multi-task within multiple systems and across projects
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to work independently or as a team and adapt as needed
Proficient in Excel preferred

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
High School diploma or equivalent
Minimum 3 years demonstrated Accounts Payable experience working in a fast-paced environment
Knowledge of accounting policies and practices
Experience working with purchasing cards and reconciling p-card statements
Experience with PO processing (3-way match)
Experience with Deltek Costpoint preferred
Experience with expense reports for government strongly preferred
Experience with an expense reporting software, such as, Concur or Chrome River preferred
Experience working in a government contracting environment preferred

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Office environment
Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time
Ability to perform repetitive motion (keyboarding, 10-key, phones)
Ability to lift up to 10 pounds