Kratos Defense and Security Solutions

Senior Accountant

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions • $80K — $100K *
Orlando, FL 32828In-Person
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of accounting experience with a focus on government contracting
  • Strong understanding of FAR and related compliance issues
  • Working knowledge of GAAP, FAR/DFAR, SBA, GSA, and Service Contract Act
  • Proficiency in Deltek Costpoint, NetSuite, and QuickBooks Time
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
  • Excellent analytical abilities to interpret financial data and create reports
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks independently.

Responsibilities

  • Perform daily accounting functions like general ledger, A/P, A/R, and payroll processing
  • Manage international invoicing including currency handling and VAT calculations
  • Review VAT filings for accuracy before submission
  • Prepare and analyze monthly and quarterly financial reports
  • Conduct cash-flow forecasting over 13-week cycles to optimize payment timing
  • Lead the month-end closing to ensure accurate reporting
  • Support budget preparation and indirect rate projections for accurate reporting.

Benefits

  • Flexible working arrangements with hybrid options
  • Support for professional development and training
  • Access to advanced accounting software and tools
  • Opportunities to work in a collaborative team environment
  • Participation in annual financial audits and growth opportunities.
Full Job Description
Kratos has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Accountant. We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented accounting professional to support a wide range of financial operations within our organization. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the accuracy, timeliness, and compliance of our domestic and international accounting activities, including general ledger management, financial reporting, contract invoicing, VAT oversight, cash-flow forecasting, and month-end close. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical capabilities, a deep understanding of government contractor accounting requirements, and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams while independently managing multiple priorities.

What You'll Do
  • Preform daily accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll activities; and provide hands-on support during periods of peak activity and staff absences.
  • Manage international contract invoices, including foreign-currency billing and VAT tax calculations.
  • Review the VAT filing to ensure accuracy, completeness, and alignment of supporting financial data prior to submission for approval.
  • Prepare and analyze monthly financial performance reports including revenue, income/loss analysis, and quarterly financial results.
  • Prepare a 13-week cash forecast, providing financial input regarding payment timing and adjustments to support effective cash-flow management.
  • Coordinate the month end closing process, ensuring timely completion of accounting and financial reporting activities.
  • Prepare and review international journal entries for accuracy and compliance prior to approval.
  • Support the Controller in the preparation of budgets and indirect rate projections, ensuring accurate financial reporting.
  • Provide support related to annual financial audits, preparation of provisional billing rates and other auditor inquiries, as needed.
  • Support the forecasting process by preparing projections to include revenue, direct and indirect costs as well as unallowable costs.
  • Participate in the preparation of quarterly forecasting, monthly financial reporting and other financial status updates as needed.
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly and year-end analysis of financial statements, to include variance explanations and operational insights.
  • Support the annual insurance renewal, providing required financial data and analysis.
  • Participate in meetings and coordinate ad hoc deliverables to support business operations and organizational objectives.


  • Strong understanding of the financial applications of the FAR to oversee the daily accounting functions of a Federal Government Contractor.
  • Working knowledge of GAAP, FAR/DFAR, SBA, GSA, and Service Contract Act.
  • Proficiency with Deltek Costpoint, NetSuite and QuickBooks Time are a must.
  • Advanced computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Word, & PowerPoint.
  • Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and projections.
  • Ability to effectively prepare and present financial information and analysis to management.
  • Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and collaborating effectively in a team setting.
  • Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and proficiency with financial calculations are required to successfully perform the responsibilities of this position.

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Competitive salary based on experience and education

This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

About Kratos Defense and Security Solutions

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. provides mission critical products, solutions, and services in the United States. The company operates through three segments: Kratos Government Solutions, Unmanned Systems, and Public Safety & Security. The Kratos Government Solutions segment offers microwave electronic products, satellite communications, training systems, modular systems, and defense and rocket support services. The Unmanned Systems segment provides unmanned aerial, ground, and seaborne, as well as command, control, and communications systems. The Public Safety & Security segment designs, engineers, deploys, operates, integrates, maintains, and operates security and surveillance solutions for homeland security, public safety, critical infrastructure, government, and commercial customers. The company serves national security related agencies, the department of defense, intelligence agencies, and classified agencies, as well as international government agencies and domestic and international commercial customers; and critical infrastructure, power generation, power transport, nuclear energy, financial, IT, healthcare, education, transportation, and petro-chemical industries, as well as government and military customers. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in San Diego, California.
Learn more about Kratos Defense and Security Solutions
Size
3,300 employees
Market Cap
$1.1 billion
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Net Income
$79.6 million
Founded
1994
5 Year Trend
+8.4%
Revenue
$747.6 million
NASDAQ
KTOS
* Ladders Estimates

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