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 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 office. 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:

Must have either a 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 Business Administration, Accounting, or related discipline with 3 years of accounting, audit, and/or business management experience or a PhD Business Administration, Accounting, or related discipline with 1 years of accounting, audit, and/or business management experience
Public Accounting experience (each year of relevant Public Accounting experience counts for 2 years of experience above)
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs

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.

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.

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