Northrop Grumman’s Financial Shared Services team is looking for an Accountant (Level 02), reporting to the Manager of Financial Assurance. This role will be located in Irving, Texas and will have an in-person requirement of a minimum of two days a week.
Core Responsibilities
Assist in the preparation of imputed income & proxy schedules and reports
Apply principles of accounting to analyze financial information from multiple organizations including, but not limited to, payroll, timekeeping, travel accounting, accounts payable, security, and transportation
Adherence to and communication of accounting, regulatory and auditing policies and procedures
Interact with senior internal/external personnel on matters often requiring coordination between organizations
Communicate regularly with the Imputed/Proxy team leader and key stakeholders
Support ongoing SOX controls efforts managed within the Financial Assurance team
Success in this role will depend on the following characteristics:
Ability to handle sensitive information with the highest level of discretion
Strong analytical, communication, and creative problem-solving skill
Commitment to results, leadership, teamwork, and strong interpersonal skills
Ability to develop 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
Ability to communicate effectively and to 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 collaborates effectively with colleagues and external partners
Basic Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, or related field of study with a minimum of two years professional, relevant experience or one year of professional, relevant experience with a Master’s degree
Demonstrated experience, knowledge and understanding of basic accounting principles; process analysis and evaluation; and strategies for gathering, reviewing and analyzing data requirements
Experience with ERPs (SAP, PeopleSoft, Oracle)
Proficiency using MS Suite Tools including Word, Excel, Access & PowerPoint
Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated expertise in imputed‑income and proxy regulations, with reporting and compliance experience
Proven proficiency in SAP ERP and Concur expense‑management systems
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, or related field with a minimum of two years professional relevant experience (or one year with a Master's degree)
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of basic accounting principles, process analysis, and data review/analysis strategies
- Experience with ERPs (SAP, PeopleSoft, Oracle)
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint
- Ability to handle sensitive information with the highest level of discretion
- Strong analytical, communication, and creative problem-solving skills
- Ability to develop solutions for problems of moderate scope and complexity
- Excellent time management skills and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrated ability to work with multiple management levels and effectively communicate to all stakeholders
- Expertise in imputed-income and proxy regulations with reporting and compliance experience
- Proven proficiency in SAP ERP and Concur expense-management systems
Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Northrop Grumman and has not been reviewed or approved by Northrop Grumman.
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Retirement Support — 401(k) matching is considered strong, with additional defined-benefit coverage for certain cohorts and options like catch-up contributions. Retirement programs are repeatedly highlighted as a core strength of the total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, company-paid holidays, and compressed work schedules (such as 9/80) provide meaningful time away and flexibility. These scheduling options are cited as a major quality-of-life benefit across many locations.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave alongside caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and back-up care supports a range of family needs. These programs have been expanded recently, signaling continued investment in family support.
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