Principal Financial Analyst

only part of history, they're making history.Northrop Grumman is seeking a highly motivated professional to join the Benefits Reporting Team. This position will work directly with and report to the Manager of Benefits Reporting. This position will require sitting onsite in Falls Church, Virginia.
The Benefits Reporting group is responsible for leading the company's benefit plan financial reporting process including the preparation of Northrop Grumman's 11-K savings plan filings for submission to the SEC as well as our various pension and health and welfare plan filings with the DOL.
This role requires coordination with multiple stakeholders, strong analytical and communication skills, and a strong proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of tools. We are looking for an individual that is proactive and can provide process improvements to maximize efficiencies in financial reporting.
Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Prepare financial statements for various Savings, Pension, and Health and Welfare plans

• Prepare trial balances and footnote support

• Perform analytical reviews of benefit plan's financial statements

• Compile data to support the preparation of the Form 5500s

• Provide audit support and fulfill audit requests

• Participate in internal and external kick-off meetings and status meetings

• Reconcile general ledger data to trust reports to help maintain the validity, completeness, and accuracy of the data

• Provide support and analysis for overhead claims submission

• Perform trust related accounting functions as needed

• Support trust budget preparation and perform budget analysis

• Complete ad hoc projects or data requests
  This position can be filled based on the qualifications below:
  Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting and a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience

• Master's degree or CPA may may be traded for 2 years of experience

• Master's degree and CPA may be traded to a total of 3 years of experience

• Public Accounting experience IF directly relevant may count for up to an additional year of experience for each year of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Recent public accounting firm audit experience
• Certified Public Accountant
• Knowledge of SAP accounting system of record
• Knowledge of Workiva financial reporting system
  Primary Level Salary Range: $94,200.00 - $141,200.00The 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://https://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.