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Accountant 2

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

The Northrop Grumman Accounting Services team is looking to hire an Accountant 2 (level 02). This role will be located in one of our following offices: Irving, Texas, Redondo Beach, California, Bloomington, Minnesota, Falls Church, Virginia, or Melbourne, Florida and will have an in-person requirement of a minimum of two days a week, specifically on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. (Full time telecommuting is not an option for this role.) Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Prepare and review journal entries, potentially including accruals, intercompany, or international accounting transactions.
• Prepare account reconciliations as assigned in Blackline and resolve reconciling issues.
• Support the month end, quarter, and year end accounting close requirements. This includes assisting with the review of trial balances, loading GL and required schedule data to reporting system (and reviewing / validating accuracy, as well as resolving errors), and reconciling GL and required schedule data to reporting system.
• Act as the primary point of contact for the organizations and processes assigned, ensuring positive interactions and good written and verbal communications. May develop and deliver presentations.
• Respond to ad hoc data requests, inquiries, and problem resolution, including audit requests.
• Participate in / coordinate special projects.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline with a minimum of 3 years in accounting or finance work experience.
• Ability to work from one of our office locations in Irving, TX, Redondo Beach, CA, Bloomington, MN, Falls Church, VA, or Melbourne, FL minimum two days per week and for in person meetings/events.
• Understanding of GAAP, accounting practices, and standards and CAS/FAS requirements.
• Working knowledge and understanding of ERP systems, especially SAP S/4.
• Work effectively with geographically dispersed team and customer.
• Strong Microsoft Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word) experience, including the ability to manipulate / analyze data, utilize macros, and summarize data within Excel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of SAP S/4 and Costpoint general ledger ERP systems.
• Experience with Blackline.
• Certified Public Accountant.
• Big 4 experience.

Primary Level Salary Range: $65,800.00 - $98,800.00 The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.