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 offices. 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:
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 with 3 years of stated experience.
Public Accounting experience (each year of relevant Public Accounting experience counts for 2 years of experience above).
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Clearance.
Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
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
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or related discipline with 5 years of accounting, audit, and/or business management experience (or Master's with 3 years).
- Public accounting experience (each year counts as 2 years of experience).
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
- Experience preparing journal entries in SAP and HFM.
- CPA license or CPA candidate in the near term.
- SEC reporting experience.
- Excellent knowledge of US GAAP and ASC 842 lease accounting.
- Active DoD Secret clearance.
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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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