Accountant - Secret --Falls Church

Northrop Grumman • Arlington, VA

24d • $69,000 - $103,400 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Accountant to join its Financial Services Restricted Program Accounting team in Falls Church, Virginia. The position supports the Company’s accounts receivable and accounts payable services for classified programs and collaborates with internal and external stakeholders. Remote work is not available. Candidates must hold an active Secret SCI clearance and be able to obtain a Top Secret SCI clearance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of relevant experience in finance, accounting, or a related field.
• Professional experience in balance sheet review or audit, billings, accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash reporting, contract administration, and business management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly advanced Excel skills such as pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and conditional formatting, and proficiency with Adobe Professional.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance with SCI and ability to obtain a Top Secret SCI clearance.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, with examples of driving continued success by identifying and communicating efficiency opportunities and demonstrating problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Active Top Secret SCI clearance.
• Experience with SAP ECC and/or S/4HANA.
• Professional experience in the aerospace and defense industry, particularly government contracting, and on a Financial Services team.

Responsibilities

• Interface with internal customers daily.
• Plan and process check runs for sensitive vendor payments in accordance with purchase order and invoice terms and department policies and procedures.
• Prepare, review, and submit classified customer billings in accordance with contract terms and conditions and department policies and procedures.
• Reconcile outstanding payables and aged receivables.
• Monitor and report incoming and outgoing cash for classified government contracts, including supporting banking and treasury requirements.
• Prepare and post general journal entries.
• Support multiple types of internal and external audits.
• Participate in special projects as needed.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company-paid holidays
• Paid time off for vacation and/or personal business
• Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position
• Potential eligibility for long-term incentives for employees in Vice President or Director positions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level