2026 Associate Accountant Falls Church VA

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: 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.

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 Corporation is seeking a Corporate Financial Analyst. This position will report to the Manager of Corporate Accounting and will be responsible for the following activities:

· Prepare account reconciliations and assist with resolution of reconciling items.

· Prepare journal entries and related support for routine and non-routine transactions that are material and complex in nature.

· Assist with preparation of financial statement analytics and other management reports.

· Work with sectors and other Corporate departments, e.g. government accounting, tax, treasury on routine transactions.

· Interact with foreign and shared service accounting staff to ensure appropriate accounting processes are in place.

· Assist with the preparation of quarterly and year-end financial reporting packages for corporate entities.

· Assist with the monthly load and consolidation of corporate domestic entities into Hyperion Financial Management.

· Assist with SOX, DCAA and IRS audits.

· Maintain documentation to support statement of work.

Basic Qualifications:

· Just recently graduated within the year with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting with 0 years of relevant work experience.

· Just recently graduated within the year with a Master’s degree or CPA may be traded for 2 years of experience. Master’s degree and a CPA may be traded for 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:

· Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or actively pursuing licensure

· Public accounting firm experience

· Prior experience with SAP and/or Hyperion Financial Management

· Strong time management and organization skills.

· Must be able to function in a dynamic organization, effectively managing competing priorities

· Strong verbal and written communication skills

· Understanding of government contract accounting regulations, cost accounting standards and federal acquisition regulations

Salary Range: $57,300 - $85,900

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.