Northrop Grumman

Principal Technical Accounting Analyst

Northrop Grumman$94K — $141K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting or related field and 5 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree and 3 years of experience.
  • Public Accounting experience preferred; each year counts as 2 years of overall experience.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Clearance.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Experience with SAP and HFM is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the ASC 842 Lease Accounting expert for routine and non-routine transactions.
  • Research ASC 842 codification to support complex lease transactions.
  • Prepare monthly and quarterly financial data for SEC disclosures.
  • Execute routine and non-routine journal entries in SAP and HFM.
  • Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) regulations.
  • Assist auditors by providing PBC items and responses during audits.
  • Support special projects and prepare presentations for leadership.

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance may be available.
  • Health insurance coverage and life/disability insurance.
  • Savings plan options available.
  • Company paid holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO) for vacations and personal business.
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Principal Technical Accounting Analyst to join us in the pursuit of top-tier financial performance. This position will report to our El Segundo, CA offices. This position will report to the Manager of Technical Accounting & SOX and will have the following responsibilities:

  • Serve as ASC 842 Lease Accounting subject matter expert to review routine and non-routine lease transactions.
  • Research ASC 842 codification in support of non-routine lease transactions.
  • Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reporting data and analysis in support of the company's U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) disclosure requirements.
  • Prepare routine and non-routine journal entries in SAP and HFM.
  • Support Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance and documentation.
  • Liaise with auditors by providing requested PBC items and thoroughly responding to questions in support of the audit.
  • Prepare periodic filings and related schedules in support of the Sector's state incentives agreements.
  • Support special projects on an ad hoc basis.
  • Support the development of presentations for Division and Sector leadership.
  • Interface and coordinate with business, program, and sector personnel to drive process changes and resolve Sector wide issues.


Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or related discipline with 5 years of accounting, audit, and/or business management experience, or a Master's degree with 3 years of stated experience.
  • Public Accounting experience (each year of relevant Public Accounting experience counts for 2 years of experience above).
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Clearance.
  • Strong problem solving and analytical skills.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • CPA License/CPA Candidate in the near term
  • Experience with SAP and/or HFM
  • SEC reporting experience
  • Excellent knowledge of US GAAP
  • Active DoD Secret clearance


Primary Level Salary Range: $94,200.00 - $141,200.00

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.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a security company that provides systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, shipbuilding, and technical services to government and commercial customers. They design, develop, and build everything from aircraft and spacecraft to cyber security systems. The company is involved in a wide range of defense and technology projects, including the development of aircraft, space systems, cybersecurity solutions, and advanced electronics.

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Size
88,000 employees
Market Cap
$82.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1939
5 Year Trend
+7.6%
Revenue
$36.7 billion
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