Principal Payroll Accountant

Date Posted:

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CT-FARMINGTON-0004 4 Farm Springs Rd 4 FARM SPRINGS

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

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RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses Collins Aerospace Systems Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon. Its 185000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics electric propulsion directed energy hypersonics avionics and cybersecurity. The company formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses is headquartered in Arlington VA.

The following position is to join our RTX Enterprise Services team:

Brief Description of Department

This is a great opportunity for an experiencedand strong accountant to join the Enterprise Services (ES) Accounting & Compliance organization for RTX business units. This role will lead a broad set of financial responsibilities including assisting in the month end close process reporting and audits.

What You Will do:

• Payroll Accounting process including:

• Support the monthly payroll process for RTX accounting ledger.

• Preparing and posting complex journal entries.

• Completing account reconciliations in an accurate and timely manner.

• Provide reporting and support analysisto Finance leads across RTX business unit.

• Assist with internal and external auditor requests.

• Act as a resource for other Payroll Accounting team members to analyze and develop solutions to a variety of complex problems.

• Participate in critical projects collaborating with Payroll Operations Payroll Tax HR Benefits Finance 3rd party vendors Digital Technology Internal Controls and the SBUs.

• Focus on process improvement and alignment across Strategic Business Units (SBUs) to drive accuracy and efficiency

• Cultivate a culture focused on controls and compliance with US GAAP RTX Policy and U.S. government cost accounting standards (CAS).

• Participate in critical projects collaborating with Payroll Operations Payroll Tax HR Benefits Finance 3rd party vendors Digital Technology Internal Controls and the SBUs.

Qualifications You Must Have

• This role typically requires a bachelors degree in accounting finance or business administration or related field and at least 5 years relevant experience ideally gained in a public accounting / private industry or Corporate setting OR an advanced degree in accounting finance business administration or related field and 3 years experience

• At least 3 years experience with and solid knowledge of Payroll Accounting

• At least 3 years experience with monthly payroll process Preparing and posting complex journal entries Completing account reconciliations

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications SAP and Blackline

Qualifications We Prefer

• Strong analytical problem-solving and process-improvement skills

• Strong communication and leadership skills

• Strong Collaboration skills

What We Offer

Whether youre just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare wellness retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave flexible work schedules achievement awards educational assistance and child/adult backup care.

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Role Type: Hybrid

• This is a hybrid role eligible candidates must reside near an RTX hub in Hartford/Farmington CT Tucson AZ Richardson TX or Cedar Rapids IA

Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role:

• Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process candidates may be asked to attendselect steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site hybrid or remote....

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As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process candidates may be asked to attendselect steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 86800 USD - 165200 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer including but not limited to the role function and associated responsibilities a candidates work experience location education/training and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits including but not limited to medical dental vision life insurance short-term disability long-term disability 401(k) match flexible spending accounts flexible work schedules employee assistance program Employee Scholar Program parental leave paid time off and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including but not limited to individual performance business unit performance and/or the companys performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability or veteran status or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act.

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