Requisition ID: R10181162
• Category: Business Management
• Location: Irving, Texas, United States of America
• Clearance Type: None
• Telecommute: Yes-May consider hybrid teleworking for this position
• Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
• Travel Required: No
• Positions Available: 1
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 Financial Shared Services is seeking a Principal/Senior Principal (3/4) Accountant to support the Accounts Payable Non-PO Team. The selected individual will report to the manager of Accounts Payable Non-PO / Benefits AP and will utilize SAP S4 to support Accounts Payable functions in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), company policies and procedures, disclosure statements, and government regulations, as they relate to our accounts payable tasks.
This position does not offer a virtual arrangement; candidates must be available to work on-site at least 2 days per week at our Irving, TX location.
Job responsibilities include:

• Support Accounts Payable processing in accordance with GAAP, company policies and procedures, corporate disclosure statements, and government regulations including FAR
• Demonstrate analytical problem-solving skills and be able to develop innovative solutions to a variety of problems of high scope and complexity
• Interface with technical administrators on system performance and process maintenance relating to regular and special payable activities
• Coordinate the review and reconciliation of all Non-PO Vendors for 1099 Reporting and Board of Directors 1099's
• Provide support for Audits - Internal NG Audit Team and External Audit DCAA Team (walkthroughs, documentation support)
• Maintain internal controls and adherence to Accounts Payable guidelines
• Responsible for coordinating system testing upgrades for Non-PO Team
• Responsible for Month-End APE122 Non-PO Accrual Reconciliation
• Support Year-End Corporate and Sector Accruals
• Backup Non-PO Helpdesk as needed and respond to inquiries within 24 hours
• Backup Non-PO Team with posting Non-PO Invoices and Interfaces as needed
• Backup for processing Domestic and International Consultant Invoices
• POC for Refund Checks and Unclaimed Property Checks
• Coordinates Non-PO Team trainings and planning day-to-day resources
• Serve as back-up Lead for Benefits AP as needed
• Ad hoc reports and tasks as needed
• Monitor metrics and proactively identify and execute process improvements
• Participation in the definition, implementation, and optimization of automated systems and processes, and support for special projects, as required
• Interface with technical administrators on system performance and process maintenance relating to regular and special payable activities
• Serve as key point of contact for Manager of Non-PO and Non-PO Processors on departmental issues
• Respond to escalations from our internal customers
• Be an active leader in team engagement, promoting team unity and collaboration
Excellent communication, organization, and analytical skills are required for success in this role in addition to an aptitude for reporting and analytics of Accounts Payable.
This position may be hired at a Principal (level 3) or Senior Principal (level 4) depending on the years of experience each candidate brings.
Basic Qualifications

• Principal Level: BA/BS in Accounting/Finance or related field plus 5 years of related experience is required.  We will consider an additional 5 years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• Senior Principal Level: BA/BS in Accounting/Finance or related field plus 9 years of related experience is required. We will consider an additional 7 years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• Experience with leading teams
• Experience managing multiple assignments and meeting tight deadlines
• Advanced Excel skills and proficient in Word, and PowerPoint
• Strong understanding of FAR, GAAP, and SOX requirements
• Experience leading group meetings
• Strong attention to detail, ability to multi-task and manage time effectively
Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA or CPA
• SAP Experience
• Experience in a financial services environment
• Government Contracting Experience
• Alteryx Experience
• Shared Service Experience
Salary Range: $79,100 - $118,700
Salary Range 2: $98,600 - $147,800
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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.PDN-9dc84984-62be-4e04-a3b1-e6b4ac4ef730