Principal Accountant

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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.

Northrop Grumman Financial Shared Services is seeking a Principal Accountant, reporting to the Manager, Accounting Analytics and Optimization.  Specifically, we are seeking a team member to assist in the organization’s responsibilities related to general ledger (GL) chart of accounts maintenance, accounting close activities, and monitoring.

This position may be located in Irving, Texas (preferred); El Segundo, California; Falls Church, VA; or Bloomington, MN.  Candidates must be willing to work within one of these locations for a minimum of two days per week. There is no opportunity for a full-time telecommuting arrangement in this role.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• General Accounting Responsibilities
  • Apply principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare accounting/financial reports
  • Compile and analyze financial information to record transactions, prepare reports, and review and verify accuracy
  • Prepare accounting schedules and reports
  • May design, modify, install, and/or maintain accounting systems
  • Adhere to and communicate accounting policies and procedures

• General Ledger (GL) Chart of Accounts
  • Chart of Account maintenance
  • Administration of Service Now
    • Forms/tables/workflows
    • Related dashboard
  • Communicate with specific sector points of contact and other key stakeholders
  • Close Activities
    • Manage accounting periods
    • Manage balance carryforwards at yearend
    • On call support when required
  • Provide Sarbanes Oxley/ audit support when needed
• Monitoring
  • Create and maintain analytics to assist the department in GL examination
  • Review selected processes and data for accuracy, completeness, compliance with accounting standards, and conformity with internal NG policies and procedures

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline with five years of professional experience
• Knowledge, Skills, and Ability
  • Complete understanding and application of principles, concepts, practices, and standards
  • Full knowledge of industry practices
  • Independently demonstrates the skill and ability to perform complex professional tasks
  • Advanced comprehension and use of Microsoft Excel
  • Demonstrated knowledge of data analytics concepts, especially as they relate to accounting data

• Problem Solving
  • Ability to develop solutions to a variety of problems of complex scope; Strategic thinker
  • Desire/ability to create strategies that shape and inspire the future, resulting in sustainable value and performance
  • Willing to speak up, take on new challenges, and make bold moves
  • Ability to lead through, overcome, and adapt to obstacles and challenges
  • Ability to drive timely decision-making; be decisive

• Discretion/Latitude
  • Performs complex tasks and participates in determining objectives of assignment
  • Plan schedules and arranges own activities in accomplishing objectives
  • Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives
• Impact
  • Exerts some influence on the overall objectives and long-range goals of the organization
  • Desire and ability to contribute to the improvement and optimization of processes affecting company-wide accounting practices
• Liaison
  • Represents organization as a prime contact on projects; provide excellent customer service to internal company and external contacts
  • Strong presentation and communications presence - Interacts with senior internal and external pe