2025 Associate Accountant / Accountant

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time 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 is seeking an Associate Accountant / Accountant. This position will be located at our Aeronautics sector in El Segundo, CA.
The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman's Business Management Organization.
Roles and Responsibilities to include but not limited to:

Applies principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports.

Maintains or oversees the control of accounts and records in such areas as disbursements, expenses, tax payments, and income.

Compiles and analyzes financial information to record transactions, prepare reports, and review and verify accuracy.

Prepares balance sheet and profit and loss statements, consolidated financial statements, and other accounting schedules and reports.

May design, modify, install, and/or maintain accounting systems to ensure an adequate recognition of financial transactions.

Responsible for the adherence to and communication of accounting and auditing policies and procedures.

This requisition may be filled at either an Associate Accountant (A01) or Accountant (A02).
Basic Qualifications for an Associate Accountant (A01):
A candidate, regardless of age and hiring source, must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must:

Be completing or has completed their Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution by August 2025.

Majored in an accounting, finance, economics, business administration, or related field.

Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite). Final approved U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special Access may be required to start.

Basic Qualifications for an Accountant (A02):
A candidate, regardless of age and hiring source, must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must:

Be completing or has completed their Master's degree from an accredited institution by August 2025 or has completed their Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution by August 2025 and 2 years of related experience.

Majored in an accounting, finance, economics, business administration, or related field.

Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite). Final approved U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special Access may be required to start.

Preferred Qualifications

Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.25/4.0 or higher

Previous internship/co-op or other work experience, leadership & teamwork, capabilities, interpersonal communication skills, and activities (professional/community/extracurricular).

Bachelors degree in Accounting.

Government contracting experience.

Familiarity with GAAP, FAR, CAS, IFRS.

Exposure to financial reporting systems, particularly SAP.

Pay Range

Associate Accountant (A01): $55,600 - $83,400

Accountant (A02): $67,100 - $100,700

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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.