Associate Accountant

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret 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. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for an Associate Accountant (Level 1) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position falls under one of Northrop Grumman's Small Business Units, Sonoma Photonics, Inc. and will be located onsite in Santa Rosa, CA. The Accountant will report to the Business Manager, and be responsible for the adherence to and communication of accounting and auditing policies and procedures at our Santa Rosa campus. In this role you will be contributing to asset, liability, and capital account entries, cost reporting, and compliance documentation for internal stakeholders, customers, and DCAA/DCMA. . Essential Functions: · Provides financial information by researching and analyzing accounting data; preparing reports. · Prepares asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information. · Documents financial transactions by entering account information. · Prepare and report cost information to management and customers as well as DCAA/DCMA. · Summarizes current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports. · Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents. · Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information. · Answers accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations. We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, and exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do. Basic Qualifications: * Bachelor's Degree and 0 years of experience * Ability to compute, analyze, and interpret numerical data for reporting purposes * Ability to collaborate in a team environment. * Experience with Microsoft suite of products (such as Word, Outlook, and Excel) * Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret level DOD security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Special Access Program (SAP) within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs. Preferred Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in Accounting * Active US Secret or Top-Secret Government clearance * Government reporting/compliance experience * Familiarity with GAAP, FAR, CAS * Demonstrated experience prioritizing multiple responsibilities and/or accomplishing them simultaneously * Cost Point experience What We Offer: At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation -- building the next generation of sophisticated aircraft to protect our country. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well-known for our inclusive, family environment, phenomenal learning opportunities, and exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers. We...