Accounts Payable Specialist

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc

Birmingham, AL

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting Policies, Accounts Payable, Billing, Check Processing, Corporate Compliance, Corporate Policies, Cost Control, Deltek Costpoint, Dental Insurance, Expense Reporting Software, Expense Reports, Government Contracts, Government Reporting, High School Diploma, Problem Solving Skills, Purchase Orders, Purchasing/Procurement, Registered Nurse (RN), Stock Purchase Plans, Time Management, Travel Policy, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Birmingham, AL
POSTED
4 days ago

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Required Experience:

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EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

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

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WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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This position involves work in an office an dlaboratory environment and could require the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) including:

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  • Safety Glasses rn
  • Hearing Protection (varies based on tasks) rn
  • Shoe Covers rn

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Physical Demands

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In performing the work for this position, the Accounts Payable Specialist must be able to:

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  • Perform work utilizing a computer for extended periods of time. rn
  • Sit for extended periods of time without being able to leave the work area. rn
  • Stand for extended periods of time without being able to leave the work area. rn

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  • Holidays
  • Education Reimbursement

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GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

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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.

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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

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  • Review and process invoices and check requests in accordance with Company policies and procedures rn
  • Process expense reports including review for compliance with the Company travel policy and government contractor guidelines rn
  • Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and issues rn
  • Correspond with internal customers and vendors and respond to inquiries rn
  • Assist in identifying cost control opportunities and other projects as needed rn
  • Other duties may be assigned rn

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SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

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This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

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  • Review and process invoices and check requests in accordance with Company policies and procedures rn
  • Process expense reports including review for compliance with the Company travel policy and government contractor guidelines rn
  • Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and issues rn
  • Correspond with internal customers and vendors and respond to inquiries rn
  • Assist in identifying cost control opportunities and other projects as needed rn
  • Other duties may be assigned rn

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About the Company

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Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq:KTOS) is a specialized Technology Company providing mission critical products, solutions and services for United States National Security. Kratos' core capabilities are sophisticated engineering, manufacturing and system integration offerings for National Security platforms and programs. Kratos' areas of expertise include Command, Control, Communications, Computing, Combat and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) systems, satellite communications, electronic warfare, unmanned systems, hypersonic systems, directed and high power energy systems, electromagnetic railgun, missile defense, cyber warfare, cybersecurity, information assurance, and critical infrastructure security. Kratos has primarily an engineering and technically oriented work force of approximately 3,100. Substantially all of Kratos' work is performed on a military base, in a secure facility or at a critical infrastructure location.

COMPANY SIZE
1,500 to 1,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Aerospace and Defense
WEBSITE
http://www.kratosdefense.com/