AP/AR Associate Accountant

Kratos Defense - Jupiter, FL

Full-time - Entry Level

Jupiter, FL

251-500 employees

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The AP/AR Associate Accountant at Kratos Defense is responsible for managing accounts payable and receivable functions within a dynamic aerospace engineering environment. This role involves processing vendor payments, maintaining financial records, and supporting audit activities, all while adhering to company policies and procedures. The position requires a detail-oriented individual who can work under supervision and is eager to learn and utilize company technology.

Responsibilities

• Receives predetermined work assignments that are process-driven, and subject to a moderate level of control and review.
• Works under supervision and within defined procedures and policies to determine appropriate action.
• Vendor master file set-up and maintenance.
• Accounts payable vouchering.
• 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.
• Preparing weekly accounts payable accrual report.
• Filing and maintaining all historical records.
• Accounting mail distribution.
• Entering cash receipts into Costpoint.
• Supports audit activities.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred or a minimum of 5-6 years of equivalent work experience.
• Experience in Deltek/Costpoint or similar ERP System.
• Possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the assigned duties, including computer skills.
• Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by company and government requirements.
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively with peers, supervisors, and the public.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with ERP systems
• Strong organizational skills
• Detail-oriented and able to prioritize tasks
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

• AD&D insurance
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Paid holidays
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance