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Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Junior Accountant to join its team. This position is located in Linthicum, MD
Essential Function:
Interpret invoicing instructions in order to render invoices such as Cost Plus, Fixed Price, Financing and other as may be required
WORKING PROCEDURE AND/OR RESPONSIBILITY ASSIGNED:
PERFORM WORK OF EQUAL OR LOWER SKILL LEVEL AS REQUIRED.
- Render domestic, intercompany and international invoicing for cost plus, fixed price and financing invoices in accordance with policies and procedures under the supervision and guidance of higher classified personnel.
- Maintain communication with financial analysts and contracts representatives among others in order to obtain the necessary back up documentation as required.
- Under the supervision of higher classified personnel, review and complete all required steps to process cost plus invoices, combined cost plus invoices, and incentive fee invoices. Process shipper invoices with little or no supervision
- With the assistance of a higher classified personnel review and interpret invoicing requirements and interface with the Business Management community as necessary.
- Support, with the assistance of higher classified personnel, the close out efforts of all invoicing types as required by the Contracts Closeout group
- Maintain files in a complete and orderly fashion. Pull and box up files that are eligible to be sent to archives. Assist Contracts Closeout group by pulling the requested files, boxing them up and send to that department.
- Contact customers by e-mail, telephone, or other means to effect payment of invoices or learn of problems relating to them. Provide accurate, timely feedback to Sector personnel.
- Investigate, research, and resolve customer invoicing/billing problems through independent review and close interface with Sector Business Management.
- Assist with the monitoring and resolution of Classified accounts receivable matters.
- Add profit centers as required.
- Prepare Accounts Receivable maintenance entries (SAP).
- Support audit requirements as necessary.
- Assist higher classified personnel in a variety of activities.
- Participate in month-end closing activities.
This is a SEA Union Represented position
Basic Qualifications:
Education Requirement:
High school graduate or equivalent plus nine (9) college credits
Experience Requirement:
Two years as a lower classified detail invoicing and receivable clerk or its equivalent.
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.
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