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Accounting Assistant 3

AT Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman

Accounting Assistant 3

Bloomington, MN

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE TYPE: NoneTRAVEL: 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.Our Financial Shared Services organization is looking for an Accounting Assistant 3 professional that exemplifies our core values, leadership characteristics, and approach to innovation. This role will report to the Accounts Payable Manager and handle processing of Non-Purchase Order (Non-PO) invoices. The team utilizes Deltek Costpoint and Perceptive Content to support Accounts Payable Non-PO functions in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Company Policies and Procedures, Disclosure Statements, and Government Regulations.

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Responsibilities:
• Timely and accurate processing of non-PO invoices using financial systems (Costpoint & Perceptive Content)
• Review invoices to ensure all financial information is identified
• Demonstrate analytical and problem-solving skills to help resolve invoice issues
• Ability to operate independently
• Monitor and work to perform departmental and individual processing metrics
• Ability to perform other duties as assigned
• Clearly and professionally communicate company policies and procedures
• Develop solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity
• Support month end requirements
• The ability to multitask and work independently to meet service level agreements
Basic Qualifications for Accounting Assistant 3:
• High school diploma or equivalent with 4 years of related work experience
• Experience in Account Payable or General Accounting
• Intermediate skills in Excel and thorough knowledge of other Microsoft applications including Word and Outlook
• Excellent customer support
• Strong attention to detail
Preferred Qualifications for Accounting Assistant 3:
• Costpoint Experience
• SAP S4 Experience
• Degree in Accounting, Business Management, Finance, or other related field
• Experience in a financial shared services environment
• Gov't contracting experience
• Advance Excel Skills
• Understanding of FAR, GAAP, and SOX requirements
Salary Range: $43,700.00 - $72,900.00The 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.

Client-provided location(s): Bloomington, MN, USA
Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10197024
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

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