What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant position at Kratos Defense?
Ready for What’s Next? Kratos is a company that strives to innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From ground control to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, integrity and inclusion are shared values. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future together with us. Kratos Space is seeking an experienced Accountant to join our team.
Our Accountant develops, implements and/or maintains one or more accounting systems including Journal entries, General Ledger, Accounts Receivables, Accounts Payable, and Revenue Reconciliation.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Balances books and prepares profit and loss, cash flow, income and balance sheet statements
- May be involved in reviewing, tracking and maintaining billing information in the financial systems, ensuring accuracy and compliance with US GAAP and other accounting regulations
- Balances books and prepares profit and loss, cash flow, income and balance sheet statements
- Project setup review for internal controls
- Travel / Business expense report oversight and approval
- Review unallowable / allowable cost allocations and tax allocations on TER/BER
- Monthly journal entries / close process
- Revenue recognition analysis and input into accounting system / spreadsheets
- Backup for invoicing, project setup, AP payment process
- Monitors and develops monthly reports of revenues and expenditures for projects
- Provides record of assets, liabilities and other financial transactions
- May prepare federal, state and local reports and tax returns
- May assist in the setup of processes and procedures that properly capture, track and report revenue, including deferred revenue, in accordance with the company revenue recognition policy
- May generate revenue reports for internal and/or external use
- Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors
- Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions
- Networks with senior internal and external personnel in own area of expertise
- Normally receives little instruction on day-to-day work, general instructions on new assignments
- Other job duties as assigned
Attention to Detail- Knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Knowledge of Deltek Costpoint
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Ability to analyze data and come to conclusions
- Maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by company and government requirements
- Communicate and interact effectively with peers, supervisors, and public, including maintaining respect for others, and following company policies
- Have a willingness and ability to learn and utilize company technology for company required purposes
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Requires a minimum of 10 years of related experience with a High School dipolma or Bachelor's degree
Competitive salary based on experience and education
Salary Range: $70,000 - $80,000
Kratos is a leader in assured aerospace communication solutions and services. We are cutting-edge innovators and creative problem solvers working collaboratively to solve our customers’ toughest challenges. We are a trusted partner—driven by doing the right thing and achieving maximum success for our customers, our partners and ourselves.
Kratos is valued for our ability to design and deliver leading edge, resilient solutions for aerospace communication, control, awareness and mission success across a continuum of offerings—from commercial to tailored custom solutions and integrated programs. Customers trust us to stay relevant and know we are in it for the long-haul. We bring both the capability and confidence that our customers value and depend on. And, we always deliver.
At Kratos, we encourage an entrepreneurial spirit balanced with fiscal and operational discipline. We work hard, we solve hard problems, and we look out for and take care of our customers, each other and our families. Protecting and enabling our nation and global customers through innovative aerospace solutions is what motivates us. We continually build trusted relationships with our peers, our partners and customers, and we take ownership for our actions—always doing the right thing.
Kratos Defense is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. EOE, Minorities, Females, Vet, Disabled, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity or any other protected class.
All qualified job seekers are encouraged to apply. Kratos Defense is committed to America's veterans by providing opportunities for them to continue contributing after service to our nation. We also work to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.
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From: Kratos Defense
Salary : $70,000 - $80,000
