Accounting Intern (Temporary/Part-Time)

Kratos is seeking a temporary, part-time Accounting Intern for the Corporate Finance team to work onsite at their San Diego location. This position is for a junior or senior college student pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:KTOS) develops and fields transformative, affordable technology, platforms, and systems for United States National Security related customers, allies, and commercial enterprises.

At Kratos, we encourage an entrepreneurial spirit balanced with discipline. We work hard, and take care of our customers, employees and families. Recognized as thought leaders in our industry, we are motivated by creating and delivering innovative solutions to our nation and global customers. We proactively build trusted relationships with our peers, partners and customers, and take ownership for our actions always striving to do the right thing.

Kratos offers medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability insurance, 401(k) savings plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and more.

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:
The Accounting Intern supports the Accounting team by assisting with routine accounting tasks that help ensure accurate and timely financial records. Under close supervision, this role checks and verifies cost accounting and accounts payable records, prepares basic invoices and vouchers, posts ledger and journal entries, files documents, and assists with balancing accounts payable and receivable. The intern will use office-automated systems to input data, generate reports, conduct simple research, and respond to internal inquiries. This role may also help reconcile accounts and learn a specific phase of the accounting cycle.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
• Learn and apply basic accounting job skills while following company policies and procedures.
• Perform routine, well defined assignments that require limited judgment.
• Enter data into accounting systems, prepare routine reports, and maintain organized records.
• Assist with posting ledger and general journal entries and processing invoices and vouchers.
• Support balancing and reconciliation of accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Conduct simple research and respond to internal inquiries using company systems.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive company and financial information.
• Follow detailed instructions and work under close supervision.
• Collaborate primarily with the immediate team, with limited external interaction.
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
• Basic understanding of accounting principles or coursework in accounting.
• Strong attention to detail and organization.
• 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.
• Communicate and interact effectively with peers, supervisors, and the 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, including, for example training, reviewing, and signing policies and procedures, benefits enrollment, and changes, and more.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow instructions.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to maintain knowledge, skills, and abilities as it pertains to your job.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
• A Junior or Senior college student pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field.
• A GPA of 3.0 or higher.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Open Cubicle Environment
• Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time
• Ability to perform repetitive motion (keyboarding, 10-key, phones)

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: None