Kratos Defense and Security Solutions · 11 hours ago
Accounts Payable Lead
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$26.93/hr - $32.50/hr
3+ years expKratos Defense and Security Solutions is seeking an Accounts Payable Lead for their Corporate Office in San Diego, CA. The role involves training team members, ensuring timely processing of vendor invoices, and resolving discrepancies while adhering to company policies.
ConsultingCyber SecurityGovernmentInformation TechnologyNational SecurityPublic SafetySatellite CommunicationSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance Required
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
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
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)
Preferred
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
Benefits
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
401(k) Savings Plan
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Paid Time-Off (PTO)
Holidays
Education Reimbursement
Company
Kratos Defense and Security Solutions
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions provides mission critical engineering, IT services, and war fighter solutions.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$943.8MKey Investors
United States Air Force
2025-06-25Post Ipo Equity· $556M
2025-04-17Grant· $30M
2024-02-22Post Ipo Equity· $288M
Leadership Team
Eric DeMarco
President and CEO
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Ben Goodwin
SVP,Corporate Development & Government Affairs
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