Principal Accountant

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St. Rose, LA, USA
In-Office
74K-111K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Logistics • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
The Role
Prepare and analyze balance sheets, P&L and consolidated reports; record and troubleshoot financial transactions; manage accounts receivable, unbilled balances, cash collection forecasting, month-end close, and bi-monthly payroll; interface with internal/external stakeholders and support financial reporting processes.
Summary Generated by Built In
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

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 Mission Systems has an opening for a Level 3 Accountant to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. The selected candidate will report to the Financial Controller and support financial and accounting activities. This position is located on site in St Rose, La with partial telework available after six months.

Essential Functions:

  • Preparing balance sheets, profit / loss statements, and consolidated financial reports
  • Analyzing and recording financial transaction ensuring accuracy and completeness
  • Provide troubleshooting support and guidance
  • Miscellaneous accounts receivable reporting and resolution of payment issues
  • Perform analysis of unbilled balances
  • Support monthly cash collection and forecasting goals
  • Interface with internal and external customers
  • Support a robust and efficient month end close process
  • Manage bi-monthly payroll process

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree with 5 years of Accounting experience (9 years experience in lieu of degree requirement) OR a Master's Degree with 3 years of stated experience
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office, particularly in-depth knowledge and experience working in Excel
  • Ability to work on site in St Rose, La

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting
  • Government contracting experience
  • Experience leading a small team
  • Familiarity with GAAP, FAR, CAS, IFRS
  • Experience working in proprietary financial reporting systems


Primary Level Salary Range: $73,900.00 - $110,900.00

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.

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.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree with 5 years of accounting experience (or 9 years experience in lieu of degree)
  • Master's degree with 3 years of accounting experience (alternative to bachelor's + experience)
  • In-depth knowledge and experience working in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office
  • Ability to work on site in St Rose, LA (partial telework after six months)
  • Experience managing bi-monthly payroll processes
  • Experience with accounts receivable, unbilled balances analysis, and cash collection forecasting
  • Government contracting experience
  • Experience leading a small team
  • Familiarity with GAAP, FAR, CAS, IFRS
  • Experience working in proprietary financial reporting 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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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The Company
HQ: Charlotte, North Carolina
85,636 Employees

What We Do

We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe. On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family. Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference. Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more with us. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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