AP Specialist

Job Description

Are you ready to embark on an exciting career with a leading turbomachinery and jet engine aerospace engineering company? At Florida Turbine Technologies (FTT), we’re not just about cutting-edge products; we’re about shaping the future of aerospace innovation. If you’re looking for a workplace that thrives on creativity, collaboration, and expertise, you’ve found your home!

Located in the stunning setting of Jupiter, Florida, FTT is a growing world-class turbomachinery company with a vibrant team of over 300 engineers and technicians, bringing together more than 4,000 years of combined experience in aerospace (military and commercial), industrial, and space turbomachinery. For 25 years, we’ve been at the forefront of next-generation technologies, specializing in rocket turbopumps, aircraft engines, and high-performance jet engines for cruise missiles and unmanned aerial systems (UAS).

At FTT, we offer a comprehensive suite of services including design, aerodynamics, performance, heat transfer, rotor dynamics and bearing design, structural analysis, manufacturing, testing, and field support. Our Turbine Technologies division also provides innovative engineering services, testing, and material solutions for military and commercial engines, space propulsion, and industrial power applications.

With additional offices in Derby, UK, and Wildau, Germany, we proudly extend our reputation for engineering excellence to the European marketplace, enhancing our access to cutting-edge manufacturing capabilities and a robust supply chain.

Our parent company, Kratos Defense and Security Solutions, empowers us to leverage cross-industry capabilities, delivering innovative and cost-effective solutions that benefit our 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. We also work to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

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