Accounting Assistant

1. Core Job Details Job Title : Accounting Assistant Client : Northrop Grumman Job Description : Overview : Northrop Grumman is looking for an Accounting Assistant 3 to support our Costpoint Invoice Indexing team in our Financial Shared Services organization. This role will utilize Costpoint, Perceptive Content, Brainware, Outlook, Excel, and other accounting tools to support Accounts Payable functions in accordance with GAAP, company policies, and government regulations. TELECOMMUTE : Hybrid position, candidate must be on site on Tuesdays & Wednesdays. Primary Responsibilities : Timely and accurate review of invoices using financial & document management systems Review invoices to ensure all financial information is identified Demonstrate analytical and problem-solving skills to help resolve invoice issues Ability to operate independently Monitor and work to perform departmental and individual processing metrics Ability to perform other duties as assigned Clearly and professionally communicate company policies and procedures Develop solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity Support month end requirements The ability to multitask and work independently to meet service level agreements Basic Qualifications : High school diploma or equivalent with 4 years of work experience. Experience in Account Payable or General Accounting. Intermediate skills in Excel and thorough knowledge of other Microsoft applications including Word and Outlook. Excellent customer experience / skill set and mindset. Strong attention to detail, accounting oriented knowledge base, and the ability to multi task, manage time, and prioritize. Preferred Qualifications : Costpoint Experience Perceptive Content Experience OCR Experience SAP Experience OpenText VIM Experience Degree in Accounting, Business Management, Finance, or other related field. Experience in a financial shared services environment Gov’t contracting experience. Advance Excel Skills Understanding of FAR, GAAP, and SOX requirements Job Location : 5600 American Bl W (a997) Minneapolis, MN Zip / Postal Code : 55437 Job Duration : 06 Month Job Category : Finance, Accounting & Purchasing Job Occupations : Accounts Payable / Receivable Specialists / Accounting Clerks / Finance Assistants / Accounting Assistant Job Industries : Government, Information Technology (IT) / Defense and Aerospace Manufacturing Government Contracting / Technology and Engineering Services Employment type : Contract Pay Rates $25 / Hour (W2) AND $27 / HR (1099)