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Finance Assistant 4

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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 is seeking a Finance Assistant 4 to support our Defense System Sector in Plymouth, MN. This position provides accounting assistance for a team of accounting and finance professionals

Responsibilities:

Processes and posts weekly labor timecards (~1,350) through the accounting system
Audit labor reporting error correction requests for sufficient documentation and enter corrections into the time reporting system (Kronos)
Review labor charges weekly and work with employees/managers to make corrections prior to labor posting
Coordinates correction of timecard errors
Provides back-up support to payroll processing
Documents and enters journal entries into Costpoint accounting system, produces and distributes weekly reports, graphs weekly cost data
Processes check requests/wire transfers as needed
Assists Financial Analysts with project set up and weekly/monthly reporting
Establishes intercompany projects, monitors cost and processes intercompany billings
Partners with Business Management, Contracts, and Billing to analyze and resolve program set up issues
Reconciles records with internal company employees and management, or external vendors or customer.
Performs interpretation, presentation and reporting of financial and/or operational data to ensure management has accurate and timely information to make decisions and meet business objectives.
Leads and/or participates in special projects as requested
Assists Financial Analysts with loading data into program management tools (Cobra and NGFP)
Maintains Costpoint user defined fields for reporting purposes
Assists preparing and consolidating tax reporting requests
Assists coordinating calendars and deliverables for the Financial Planning & Reporting team

Basic Qualifications:

Two-year accounting or finance degree and a minimum of 6 years of finance or accounting experience, or additional education in a business, finance, or accounting discipline
The ability to work on-site in Plymouth, MN
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Must be reliable, organized, self-motivated, and possess a high degree of integrity.

Preferred Qualifications:

Past work experience with maintaining confidential data is strongly preferred
Quick learner
Experience with Costpoint, Cobra, Kronos, or SAP experience

Salary Range: $56,600.00 - $94,400.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

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.

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What You Should Know About Finance Assistant 4, ngc

At Northrop Grumman, we're on the lookout for a talented Finance Assistant 4 to join our dynamic team in Plymouth, MN. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys diving into the world of finance while being part of a company that leads the way in technological advancements. As a Finance Assistant 4, you'll play a crucial role in supporting our Defense System Sector by processing and posting weekly labor timecards, auditing labor reports, and coordinating timecard corrections. You'll also document and input journal entries into our Costpoint accounting system while producing and distributing insightful reports that help steer management decisions. We value reliability, organization, and integrity, insisting on keeping confidential data secure. If you possess a two-year accounting or finance degree and have at least 6 years of experience, you might just be our perfect fit! Plus, familiarity with tools like Costpoint, Kronos, and Excel will set you up for success. We're committed to making history and offer a supportive environment where your ideas can flourish. If you're ready to join us and contribute to groundbreaking projects that impact people worldwide, we want to hear from you!

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What qualifications do I need for the Finance Assistant 4 position at Northrop Grumman?

To be considered for the Finance Assistant 4 role at Northrop Grumman, you need a two-year degree in accounting or finance along with at least 6 years of relevant experience. Additional education in a business, finance, or accounting discipline can substitute for some years of experience, making you a valuable candidate for this position.