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Northrop Grumman

Tax Accountant

Falls Church, VA

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The Tax Accountant is part of the Tax Reporting team located at Northrop Grumman's corporate office in Falls Church, Virginia. The Tax Accountant will report to the Senior Manager of Tax Accounting.

The Tax Accountant will be responsible for participating in all aspects of worldwide tax reporting including preparation of the quarterly and yearly tax footnote, including forecasting.

Roles and Responsibilities:
• Prepares the monthly, quarterly and year-end close process for all income tax-related processes/balances
• Prepares the month, quarter, and year-end effective tax rates
• Prepares the quarterly and year-end tax provision schedules
• Prepares the federal cash tax forecast
• Uses and maintains CorpTax Provision Software
• Research tax accounting issues and stays up to date on new or emerging guidance in the tax accounting area
• Prepares tax disclosures within SEC filings
• Prepare quarter and year-end external tax audit workpapers
• Prepares documentation for SOX and internal audit purposes
• Contribute to process improvements, workflow alignment, and streamlining
• Communicate effectively within department and company

This position may be filled at a higher level based on the qualifications below.

Basic Qualifications Level 3:
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting with at least 6 years of relevant tax work experience, or a Masters Degree with 4 years of tax work experience.
• Experience with corporate tax provisions and compliance
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel

Basic Qualifications Level 4:
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting with at least 9 years of relevant tax work experience, or a Masters Degree with 7 years of tax work experience.
• Experience with corporate tax provisions and compliance
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel

Preferred Qualifications:
• Master's degree in Tax
• CPA License
• Public Accounting Firm experience
• Experience with Corptax, Adobe Acrobat, SAP, and tax research software
• Team focused approach to work
• Ability to multitask, manage projects, and perform tax research
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

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Salary Range: $88,700 - $133,100
Salary Range 2: $109,900 - $164,900

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 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): Falls Church, VA, USA
Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10152966
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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