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Accountant

Irving, Texas, United States
Full Time On-site
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: No

Description

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’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

Primary Level Salary Range: $65,800.00 - $98,800.00

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.

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is one of the largest aerospace and defense companies in the United States, building advanced systems across space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains. The company is known for some of the most complex defense programs in the world, including stealth aircraft, autonomous systems, missile defense technologies, satellites, and space-based intelligence platforms that support U.S. national security operations.

For job seekers, Northrop Grumman offers careers across a wide range of high-impact fields including aerospace engineering, software development, cybersecurity, systems engineering, manufacturing, program management, and intelligence support. The company is especially attractive to veterans, cleared professionals, and engineers who want to work on mission-critical systems that directly support the Department of Defense and intelligence community. Many roles involve long-term programs with significant technical depth and real-world operational impact.

Unlike smaller defense startups focused on narrow capabilities, Northrop Grumman operates across multiple major mission areas, giving employees exposure to highly advanced programs such as stealth platforms, space systems, autonomous vehicles, and next-generation command-and-control systems. The company is also a major leader in classified space and intelligence systems, where cutting-edge engineering and secure infrastructure play a critical role in national defense.

As global competition in space, cyber, and advanced military systems continues to intensify, Northrop Grumman remains one of the most strategically important employers in the defense industry. For professionals seeking stable, highly technical careers with long-term impact on national security, Northrop Grumman continues to stand out as a leading destination in aerospace and defense.

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