Accountant
Northrop Grumman • Arlington, Virginia • Full Time • $69,000–$103,400 / year
Posted on Mon, Sep 28, 2026
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.The Financial Services Restricted Program Accounting team is looking for a motivated individual to join our team as an Accountant. This individual will serve as an integral team member in support of the Company's Accounts Receivable & Accounts Payable services for classified programs and will interact and collaborate with various internal and external stakeholders.
This position will be filled in Falls Church, VA. Working remotely is NOT an option.
* All candidates MUST have active Secret SCI level clearance to support classified programs and be able to obtain a Top Secret SCI.
Roles and responsibilities will include (but not be limited to) the following:
Interfacing with internal customers on a daily basis.
Plan and process check runs for sensitive vendor payments within compliance of purchase order and invoice terms and per established department policies and procedures.
Prepare, review, and submit classified customer billings within compliance of contract terms and conditions and per established department policies and procedures.
Reconciliation of outstanding payables and of aged receivables.
Monitors and reports incoming/outgoing cash for classified government contracts, includes providing support for banking/treasury requirements.
Prepare & post general journal entries.
Provide support for multiple types of internal & external audits.
Participate in special projects as needed.
Basic Qualifications:
Candidates will need to demonstrate exceptional interpersonal skills during our interview process and provide examples of how they have driven continued success by finding and communicating opportunities for efficiencies and demonstrated problem solving skills in their work experience.
Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of relevant experience in finance, accounting or related field.
Professional experience in: Balance Sheet review/audit; Billings; Accounts Receivable; Accounts Payable; Cash Reporting; Contract Administration, Business Management
Proficiency in MS Office Suite - specifically high-level Excel skills (including: the ability to insert pivot tables, Vlookup, and conditional formatting, etc.); also with Adobe Professional.
Must be a US Citizen with an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance with SCI, and have the ability to obtain a Top Secret SCI
Preferred Qualifications:
Active Top Secret Clearance SCI
Experience with: SAP (ECC and/or S4)
Professional experience in the Aerospace & Defense industry (specifically government contracting), and within a Financial Services team.
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