2026 Associate Accountant - Irving TX

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: NoneTRAVEL: 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 Financial Service Center is seeking a qualified candidates for a Cash Management Analyst 1 position in Irving, TX. The position is reporting to the Manager of Cash Management. This position will utilize SAP to support incoming payment processing in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), company policies and procedures, disclosure statements, and applicable government regulations. The candidate must demonstrate an understanding of basic accounting principles and concepts, be able to communicate accounting policies and procedures and show strong analytical and problem‑solving skills. A successful candidate will have excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to multi‑task in a metric‑driven environment. The selected candidate will also work with their team to ensure strong processes and controls are in place and provides value added services to business.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

•  Process incoming cash receipts, lockbox payments, check deposits, AR refunds, write‑offs, and intercompany cash transfers
• Maintain AR reporting and reconcile GL cash accounts
• Research and resolve unidentified receipts in coordination with the bank and/or customer
• Participate in month‑end and year‑end closing activities
• Respond to internal and external audit inquiries related to AR journal entries and cash activity
• Respond to cash receipts inquiries, and process incoming checks and web tickets
• Participate in projects and process improvement initiatives as appropriate

Basic Qualifications

•  Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business field; or 4 years of related work experience in lieu of a degree
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• SAP experience
• Experience in a shared services environment
• Coursework or training in financial accounting

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to handle multiple assignments and meet tight deadlines
• Strong understanding of accounting and cash controls
• Experience with Alteryx, Tableau, and ServiceNow

Primary Level Salary Range: $54,700.00 - $82,100.00The 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://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.