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Principal/Senior Principal Accounting Analyst

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Northrop Grumman

Principal/Senior Principal Accounting Analyst

Irving, TX

Requisition ID: R10173834
Category: Business Management
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Location: Irving, Texas, United States of America
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Clearance Type: None
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Telecommute: Yes-May consider hybrid teleworking for this position
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Shift: Days (United States of America)
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Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
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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. The Financial Shared Services team is looking for an Accounting Analyst 3/4 who will be responsible for overseeing and implementing the digital transformation for the Accounts Payable and Cash Management Department.
This role will be located in our Irving, Texas office and does not offer a full-time telecommuting arrangement.

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Our ideal candidate will maximize team members' levels of active engagement by becoming a 'smart, data-driven' organization. The Analyst will have the opportunity to develop and improve digital strategy for the organization by using technology, people and processes to do everything faster, more cost-effectively, and on a more automated basis. The Analyst will continue to drive our culture shift in how we work and learn, moving to data-driven decisions, failing faster and embracing an Agile mindset. The Analyst will assure consistent application of policy and process of invoices and prevent unauthorized payments daily by reviewing and analyzing control log reports and working with subject matter experts. Other tasks include developing and maintaining data analytics and metrics, support for key processing cycles, and assisting all areas of AP and Cash Management when needed to provide high quality customer service.
Candidates should have have deep knowledge of Alteryx, Tableau, SAP S4 Hana, Robotics Process Automations, SQL, ServiceNow, BI-HANA/Eclipse. Additionally, the ability to problem solve, partner with key technical personnel, and stay abreast of technology advancements to identify digital solutions for the organizations is a must.
Basic Qualifications for a Level 4, Senior Principal Accountant:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field with at least 10 years' of related experience or 6 years of experience with a master's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
* Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
* Good time management and prioritization skills are essential
* Customer service mindset
* SAP experience (S4 HANA)
* Expert Proficiency in Excel
* Experience in a financial services environment
* Experience designing and reporting metrics
* Government contracting experience
* Understanding of FAR, GAAP, CAS, and SOX requirements
Preferred Qualifications for a Level 4, Senior Principle Accountant:

BI-HANA, Creating CVGs in Eclipse
* Accounts Payable Audit and controls
* Proficiency in Excel
* Experience in using and writing formulas in Alteryx
* Experience designing and reporting metrics
* Robotics Process Automations
* SQL
Basic Qualification for a Level 3, Principal Accountant:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field with at least 6 years' of related experience or 4 years of experience with a master's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
* Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
* Good time management and prioritization skills are essential
* Customer service mindset
* SAP experience (S4 HANA)
* Expert Proficiency in Excel
* Experience in a financial services environment
* Experience designing and reporting metrics
* Government contracting experience
* Understanding of FAR, GAAP, CAS, and SOX requirements
Preferred Qualifications for a Level 3, Principal Accountant:

BI-HANA, Creating CVGs in Eclipse
* Accounts Payable Audit and controls
* Proficiency in Excel
* Experience in using and writing formulas in Alteryx
* Experience designing and reporting metrics
* Robotics Process Automations
SQL
Salary Range: $77,000 - $115,400
Salary Range 2: *$95,400 - $143,200
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.

Client-provided location(s): Irving, TX, USA
Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10173834
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Four-Day Work Week
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Woman founded/led

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