Accountant

Job Description

Northrop Grumman Aerospace System (NGAS) a Accountant in Melbourne, FL facilities to support the Business Management Organization. This position will work on-site.

Essential Functions:

• Prepares, reviews, and submits customer billings
• Applies principles of accounting to compile and analyze financial information to prepare Government and Commercial billings (Cost Type, Time and Material, Firm Fixed Price Progress Payments, Milestones, and Performance Based Payments) and perform detailed analysis of billings, collections in support of NGAS Business Sector contracts
• Maintains and oversees collection of aged billed receivables
• Monitors miscellaneous accounts receivable reporting and resolution of payment issues
• Perform analysis of unbilled balances
• Support monthly cash collection and forecasting goals
• Interface with internal and external customers
• Supports banking and treasury requirements
• Support DCAA incurred costs and billing audits
• Complete special projects as needed

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, business administration, or related field with 2 years of accounting experience OR a Master’s degree in accounting or finance with stated experience
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Ability to work on site in Melbourne, FL.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government security clearance
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• Government contracting experience
• Familiarity with GAAP, FAR, CAS, IFRS
• Exposure to financial reporting systems, particularly SAP