AP Specialist

Are you looking for an exciting career with an industry leading turbomachinery/jet engine aerospace engineering company with cutting edge products, unique niche markets, and a highly skilled expert workforce? Then you have come to the right place! Florida Turbine Technologies (FTT), a Kratos Turbine Technologies company, is a growing world-class turbomachinery company located in beautiful Jupiter, Florida USA, which employs 300+ engineers and technicians with over 4,000 combined years of aero engine (military and commercial), industrial, and space turbomachinery experience. With a deep bench of experience in each discipline, FTT has been growing steadily for 25 years. We specialize in next-generation technologies for aircraft engines, rocket turbopumps, and industrial power equipment, and focus on the development and production of small, affordable, high-performance jet engines for cruise missiles and unmanned aerial systems (UAS). We provide a one-stop shop with capabilities in design, aerodynamics, performance, heat transfer and secondary flow, rotor dynamics and bearing design, structural analysis and life predictions, manufacturing, testing, and field support. Our Turbine Technologies division also provides engineering services, testing services, and material solutions for military and commercial engines, space propulsion, and industrial power-producing applications. Additional offices in Derby, UK and Wildau, Germany extend FTT’s reputation for engineering excellence to the European marketplace and provide access to a European supply chain and next generation manufacturing capabilities. Our parent company, Kratos Defense and Security Solutions, leverages cross-industry capabilities to deliver innovative, cost-saving solutions for all its customers. This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. FTT will require proof of status prior to employment. Essential Job Functions: Receives predetermined work assignments that are process-driven, and subject to a high level of control and review. Follows established rules, procedures and global policies. Vendor master file set-up and maintenance. Accounts payable data entry, coding and vouchering. Month-end activities participation. Entering vendor and employee expense reports into Costpoint. Purchase order vouchering. Clearing purchase orders using a 3-way matching process in Costpoint. Responding to all vendor enquiries. Preparing weekly cash disbursements and supporting weekly payment runs. Preparing monthly accounts payable accrual report. Filing and maintaining all historical records. Supports internal and external SOX audit requests. Other job duties as assigned. Experience And Skills Possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the assigned duties, including computer skills. Maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by company and government requirements. Ability to 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. Organized, accurate, detail-oriented, and able to prioritize. Must be a highly motivated self-starter. Ability to read, understand, and follow instructions. Ability to work in a fast-paced and high volume professional environment. Strong attention to detail. Education and Experience: Bachelor’s in accounting, or related degree is preferred or a minimum of 3-5 years of equivalent work experience in high volume organization. Experience in Deltek/Costpoint or similar ERP System strongly preferred. Understanding and prior experience of working in SOX compliant environment is strongly preferred. Work Environment/Physical Requirements: Office environment Ability to sit and stand for long periods of time Ability to perform repetitive motion (keyboarding, mouse, phones, use tools/equipment) Travel Requirements: None. 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 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. 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