Principal Financial Analyst

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: NoneTRAVEL: 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 a highly motivated professional to join the Benefits Reporting Team. This position will work directly with and report to the Manager of Benefits Reporting. This position will require sitting onsite in Falls Church, Virginia.
The Benefits Reporting group is responsible for leading the company's benefit plan financial reporting process including the preparation of Northrop Grumman's 11-K savings plan filings for submission to the SEC as well as our various pension and health and welfare plan filings with the DOL.
This role requires coordination with multiple stakeholders, strong analytical and communication skills, and a strong proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of tools. We are looking for an individual that is proactive and can provide process improvements to maximize efficiencies in financial reporting.
Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Prepare financial statements for various Savings, Pension, and Health and Welfare plans
Prepare trial balances and footnote support
Perform analytical reviews of benefit plan's financial statements
Compile data to support the preparation of the Form 5500s
Provide audit support and fulfill audit requests
Participate in internal and external kick-off meetings and status meetings
Reconcile general ledger data to trust reports to help maintain the validity, completeness, and accuracy of the data
Provide support and analysis for overhead claims submission
Perform trust related accounting functions as needed
Support trust budget preparation and perform budget analysis
Complete ad hoc projects or data requests
This position can be filled based on the qualifications below:
Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in accounting and a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience
Master's degree or CPA may may be traded for 2 years of experience
Master's degree and CPA may be traded to a total of 3 years of experience
Public Accounting experience IF directly relevant may count for up to an additional year of experience for each year of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Recent public accounting firm audit experience
Certified Public Accountant
Knowledge of SAP accounting system of record
* Knowledge of Workiva financial reporting system
Primary Level Salary Range: $94,200.00 - $141,200.00The 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.