Accounts Payable Lead

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. • San Diego, CA • 9h ago

Job Descriptions:

Kratos is looking for an Accounts Payable Lead, level 4, 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 Team Lead will train the team and new hires on department protocols and be the point person to resolve and troubleshoot issues. They will ensure timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices and expense reports, obtain proper approvals, match invoices against purchase orders, code invoices, research and resolve discrepancies, and review batches for data entry. This position requires the ability to obtain security clearance, if needed.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:- Train team and new hire on department protocols, processes and procedures.- Provide training and support to team and be a resource to resolve A/P issues with internal and external customers.- Provide team performance feedback to leadership and assist with performance reviews.- Acts as a liaison between the team and business unites to ensure timely resolutions of system and operations issues.- Ensure team processes 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, as needed.- Reconcile accounts payable transactions, as needed.- Ensure vendor files are maintained current and up-to-date.- Correspond with internal customers and vendors and respond to inquiries, escalate issues in a timely manner.- 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.

Required Experience:

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 team, 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 required.- Ability to obtain security clearance, if needed.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:- High School diploma or equivalent.- Minimum 3- 5 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.- Experience in a team leader role 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

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: None

LI-BI1KratosHourly pay range $26.93/hr - $32.50/hr

Keyword: Team Lead

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 a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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