Accounting Assistant Jobs in Texas

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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 Financial Shared Services is seeking an Accounting Assistant 4 to support the Accounts Payable Benefits AP Team. This role offers a 9/80 hybrid schedule with two days required on-site at the Irving, TX office. The selected individual will report to the Manager of Accounts Payable and will utilize SAP S4 and OpenText to support Accounts Payable Benefits AP functions in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Company Policies and Procedures, Disclosure Statements, Government Regulations and HIPPA as they relate to our Accounts Payable Tasks.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Utilize SAP S4 and OpenText to accurately and timely process Benefits AP invoices
• Take ownership of assigned Benefits AP Vendors and related activities
• Support Benefits AP Team Members as needed
• Perform accounting activities in accordance with HIPAA / Fiduciary Training, GAAP, FAR, and Corporate Procedures
• Apply analytical and problem‑solving skills to resolve vendor inquiries
• Operate independently while providing exceptional customer service
• Develop solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity
• Support weekly payment reporting, postings, and processing requirements Communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing
• Multitask and work independently to meet Service Delivery Agreements
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and an accounting orientation, meeting deadlines with excellent time management
• Effectively organize and prioritize work to meet Statement of Work requirements
• Support internal and external audit requests as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The following characteristics will be necessary to excel in this role:

• Strong attention to detail and accounting orientation, meeting deadlines, ability to multi-task and time management
• Problem-solving; organizing and prioritizing work demands in order to meet critical deadlines
• Business Acumen

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma and 3 – 5 years accounting experience
• Intermediate skills in Excel and thorough knowledge of other Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Experience in customer service
• Experience in working within GAAP and SOX Requirements
• Ability to work on-site at the Irving, TX office two days per week

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate’s Degree or higher in Accounting, Finance or related Business Field
• 3 to 5 years accounting experience
• SAP S4 Experience
• Experience in a Financial Shared Service environment
• Advanced Excel skills

Primary Level Salary Range: $50,900.00 - $84,900.00

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.