Accountant – Restricted Program Accounting

Job Description

Accountant | Northrop Grumman

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Northrop Grumman, located in Redondo Beach, CA. Northrop Grumman builds revolutionary systems that impact people’s lives globally, driven by a pioneering spirit that has led to major technological advancements from the first transatlantic flight to stealth bombers. This role is an integral part of the Financial Services Restricted Program Accounting team, supporting essential Accounts Receivable & Accounts Payable services for classified programs. The company seeks individuals with bold ideas, courage, and an insatiable drive to achieve what others think is impossible.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Redondo Beach, CA
• Pay: $69000–$103400 yearly
• Team: Financial Services Restricted Program Accounting team
• Mission: This person serves as an integral team member in support of the Company’s Accounts Receivable & Accounts Payable services for classified programs.
• Tech Stack: MS Office Suite, Excel, Adobe Professional

What You’ll Actually Do
• Customer Interface: Interface with internal customers on a daily basis, collaborating with various internal and external stakeholders.
• Payment Processing: Plan and process check runs for sensitive vendor payments within compliance of purchase order and invoice terms and established department policies.
• Classified Billings: Prepare, review, and submit classified customer billings in compliance with contract terms and conditions and established department policies.
• Account Reconciliation: Reconcile outstanding payables and aged receivables.
• Cash Management: Monitor and report incoming/outgoing cash for classified government contracts, including providing support for banking and treasury requirements.
• General Ledger: Prepare and post general journal entries.
• Audit Support: Provide support for multiple types of internal and external audits.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of relevant experience in finance, accounting, or a related field.
• Experience: Two years of professional experience in: Balance Sheet review/audit; Billings; Accounts Receivable; Accounts Payable; Cash Reporting; Contract Administration; or Business Management. Must be a US Citizen with an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance with SCI, and have the ability to obtain a Top Secret SCI.
• Skills: Proficiency in MS Office Suite, specifically high-level Excel skills including the ability to insert pivot tables, Vlookup, and conditional formatting; proficiency with Adobe Professional; exceptional interpersonal skills; and demonstrated problem-solving skills.
• Bonus: Active Top Secret Clearance SCI; experience with SAP (ECC and/or S4); professional experience in the Aerospace & Defense industry (specifically government contracting) and within a Financial Services team.