Accounting Assistant 3

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 customer service-oriented Accounting Assistant 3 to support the Accounts Payable team.

The selected individual will report to the manager of Accounts Payable PO Processing and will utilize SAP S/4 HANA, Open Text, Vendor Invoice Management system, Outlook, Excel other accounting tools, to support Accounts Payable functions in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, company policies and procedures, disclosure statements, and government regulations.

This role is a hybrid position, candidates must be local to our office in Irving, TX and able to be on site 2 days a week. Hybrid arrangements are subject to change based on the needs of the business.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Processing PO related invoices within our SAP and Vendor Invoice Management System.
• The ability to professionally communicate related accounting policies and procedures
• The ability to multitask and work independently to meet service delivery agreements
• Ability to collaborate and have a continuous learning mindset
• Support month-end requirements
• Demonstrate analytical and problem-solving skills to help resolve invoice posting issues
• Ability to perform other duties as assigned

Accounting Assistant 3

​Basic Qualifications:           

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 4 years of related experience
• SAP experience
• Accounts payable customer service experience
• Intermediate skills in Excel and thorough knowledge of other Microsoft applications including Word and Outlook
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong attention to detail and accounting orientation, and the ability to multi-task and manage time

Preferred Qualifications:

Accounting Assistant 3

• Knowledge of GAAP; CAS; FAR as well as Corporate Accounting Policies and procedures
• Experience with OpenText Vendor Invoice Management
• Advanced Excel skills
• SAP experience (specifically SAP S/4 HANA)

 

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.

Accounting Assistant 3

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.