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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.

This position description does not represent a current opening but may be used to identify candidates with skills and experience for positions within Northrop Grumman that frequently become available. Candidates who express an interest may be considered for future positions at Northrop Grumman.

The Financial Services Restricted Program Accounting team is seeking a motivated individual to join us as an Accountant. This role is crucial in supporting the Company's Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable services for classified programs, requiring collaboration with various internal and external stakeholders. The position is based in either Redondo Beach, CA, or Falls Church, VA, with no remote work option available.

Security Clearance Requirement: All candidates must possess an active Government Top Secret level clearance to support classified programs

Key Responsibilities:

+ Engage with internal customers daily.

+ Plan and execute check runs for highly classified vendor payments, ensuring compliance with purchase order and invoice terms, as well as departmental policies and procedures.

+ Prepare, review, and submit highly classified customer billings in accordance with contract terms and departmental policies.

+ Reconcile outstanding payables and aged receivables.

+ Monitor and report on cash flow for classified government contracts, including support for banking and treasury requirements.

+ Prepare and post general journal entries.

+ Support various internal and external audits.

+ Participate in special projects as needed.

Candidate Requirements: Candidates must demonstrate exceptional interpersonal skills during the interview process and provide examples of how they have driven success by identifying and communicating opportunities for efficiency and process improvement.

Basic Qualifications: This role can be filled as either a Level 02 Accountant or a Level 03 Principal Accountant, depending on education and experience:

+ **Level 02 Accountant:** Bachelor’s degree with 3 years of relevant experience in finance or accounting, or a Master’s degree with 1 year of relevant experience.

+ **Level 03 Principal Accountant:** Bachelor’s degree with 6 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree with 4 years of relevant experience.

Professional Experience Required:

+ Accounts Payable, Billings, Accounts Receivable, Contract Administration

+ Strong communication and interpersonal skills

+ Proven ability to drive success through efficiency and process improvement

+ Proficiency in MS Office Suite, particularly advanced Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP, conditional formatting) and Adobe Professional

+ Active Government Top Secret clearance and SCI eligibility

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Experience with SAP (ECC and/or S4), Blackline Reconciliations, Sage 50 Accounting

+ Professional experience in the Aerospace & Defense industry, specifically government contracting, and within a Financial Services team

Primary Level Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00

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.

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. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.