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Accounts Payable Specialist (local only)

Kratos Defense
Birmingham, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 7/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/4/2026
Job Description:


GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

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.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Review and process 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
  • Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and issues
  • Correspond with internal customers and vendors and respond to inquiries
  • 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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

  • Review and process 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
  • Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and issues
  • Correspond with internal customers and vendors and respond to inquiries
  • Assist in identifying cost control opportunities and other projects as needed
  • Other duties may be assigned


Experience and Skills:

Required Experience:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum 3 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

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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

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

Physical Demands

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

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

Job 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


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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If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply to our careers site, please send your request to HRAccessibility@kratosdefense.com or call 858-964-2916. Any inquires not related to requesting an accommodation will be discarded.

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The company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

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From: Kratos Defense

Benefits:

Health Insurance, 401K Plan, Vacation & Paid Time Off

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