Entry-Level Corporate Financial Analyst – CPA Path

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

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Falls Church, VA seeks a Corporate Financial Analyst to join the Corporate Accounting team. The role reports to the Manager of Corporate Accounting and entails reconciliations, journal entries, financial analytics, and support for quarterly and year-end packages.

Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; Master’s or CPA may substitute experience. Preference for SAP and Hyperion Financial Management, strong time management and communication skills, and the ability to handle

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting with 0 years of relevant work experience.
• 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.
• 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 FAR.

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, 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.

Skills

Time management

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Master’s degree or CPA substitution

Tools

SAP

Hyperion Financial Management

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Falls Church, VA seeks a Corporate Financial Analyst to join the Corporate Accounting team. The role reports to the Manager of Corporate Accounting and entails reconciliations, journal entries, financial analytics, and support for quarterly and year-end packages.

Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; Master’s or CPA may substitute experience. Preference for SAP and Hyperion Financial Management, strong time management and communication skills, and the ability to handle