Accounting Assistant 2

US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: No

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: No

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 Corporate Office is seeking an Accounting Assistant to support the Global Travel Accounting team. The selected individual will report to the manager of Travel Accounting and assist the Team with administering the Corporate travel program. The Accounting Assistant should have excellent people skills, organizational ability and a great deal of communication skills.

Job Description

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Process and audit expense reimbursements and credit card transactions for compliance to Northrop Grumman policies

• Utilize Concur, internal governing documents, and external guidance to perform research of expense reports

• Perform accounting activities such as payment reconciliations, general ledger account reconciliations, and ad hoc reporting

Candidates will need the following characteristics/experience in order to excel in this role:

• Exercises high level of confidentiality

• Strong analytical, communication, and creative problem-solving skills

• Must show commitment to results, leadership, teamwork, and strong interpersonal/customer service skills

• Develops solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity

• Desire to receive constructive feedback; work will be reviewed for soundness of judgment, adequacy & accuracy

• Able to communicate effectively and clearly present technical approaches and findings

• Excellent time management skills, ability to meet deadlines, and work in a fast-paced environment

• Demonstrated ability of working with multiple levels of management/stakeholders and effectively communicating

information to all levels of the organization

• Self-motivated, team-player who works well with all employees and third parties

Basic Qualifications

To be considered for this position, you must minimally meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below:

• Bachelor's degree with 1 year professional experience or high school degree with 3 years' professional experience

• Knowledge and understanding of basic accounting principles; process analysis and evaluation; and strategies for gathering,

reviewing and analyzing data requirements and policy compliance

• Knowledge and experience with Concur Expense and SAP
• Proficiency using MS Suite Tools including Word and Excel

Preferred Qualifications:

Candidates with these desired skills will be given preferential consideration:

• Demonstrate an understanding of travel and expense, imputed income, general ledger account reconciliations, and

internal/external audits.

• Have an in-depth understanding of business processes, especially Northrop Grumman segments and work structures

Salary Range: $34,100.00 - $56,900.00

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.

Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA 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.