Entry-Level Corporate Financial Analyst

Northrop Grumman; Merrifield (VA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Corporate Financial Analyst to join our accounting team in Merrifield, VA. This role reports to the Manager of Corporate Accounting and focuses on reconciliations, journal entries, and analytics for corporate entities.

The position involves interaction with government contracts teams and audits, with exposure to SOX and IRS processes. The ideal candidate recently graduated with a relevant accounting degree and has exposure to SAP or Hyperion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required or closely related field.
• Master’s degree or CPA may be traded for 2 years of experience; Master’s and CPA may be traded for a total of 3 years of experience.
• Public accounting experience is beneficial and may count toward experience requirements.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Time management

Verbal & written communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Master’s degree

CPA licensure

Tools

SAP

Hyperion Financial Management

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Corporate Financial Analyst to join our accounting team in Merrifield, VA. This role reports to the Manager of Corporate Accounting and focuses on reconciliations, journal entries, and analytics for corporate entities.

The position involves interaction with government contracts teams and audits, with exposure to SOX and IRS processes. The ideal candidate recently graduated with a relevant accounting degree and has exposure to SAP or Hyperion.