Government Principal Accounting Specialist - Remote

Pratt & Whitney; United States; Remote; USD 82,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prominent defense contractor as part of the Government Accounting team. This role combines finance and compliance responsibilities, requiring experience in cost analysis and audit preparations while fostering collaboration with various organizational units. The position is remote, offering competitive compensation and benefits.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) match

Flexibility in work schedules

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Parental leave

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant financial work experience.
• Strong analytical skills and advanced Excel proficiency.
• Experience with financial systems is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze cost impacts and audit responses.
• Act as a liaison to DCAA/DCMA for inquiries and audits.
• Coordinate compliance support for various units.

Skills

Analytical skills

Microsoft Excel

Data summarization

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics

Tools

SAP

Analysis for Office

MS Excel

Job description

Date Posted:

2025-06-06

Country:

United States of America

Location:

RAZ99: RTN Remote, Arizona

Position Role Type:

Remote

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

About Us:
At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

Job Summary:

Raytheon Accounting organization is seeking a motivated and experienced individual to join the Raytheon Government Accounting team. This team member will interface regularly across all functions within Raytheon and with Government Audit and Management agencies.

Individual will also work closely with other functional organizations, CAS Segments, and the Finance Leadership Team to ensure compliance with RTX policies. This position provides an excellent opportunity for networking with other Raytheon functional organizations, other RTX Businesses, and Corporate. Our department is involved in many matters that drive policies, establish guidelines, and set the direction of our financial organization for the future.

What You Will Do:

• Prepare and analyze cost impacts and cost accounting changes

• Prepare and analyze data for submission of adequate annual Incurred Cost Proposals for RMD

• Responsible for the formulation and preparation of formal audit responses to DCAA/DCMA

• Act as a liaison to DCAA/DCMA and respond to inquiries and audits

• Prepare and submit the RMD Cost Accounting Standards Board (CASB) Disclosure Statements

• Provide guidance related to disclosed practices, policies & procedures, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)

• Compliance support for RMD and RMD’s Segments/Reporting Units

• Prepare and present to leadership annual CAS Testing Plan

• Provide guidance related to compliant costing (NBI, Support Labor, Ethics, Material)

• Review requests for Special Burden Material determinations

• Coordinate with process owners for Support Allocation/Labor Pool compliance and audit requests

• Ensure timely updates for Booking and Billing Indirect Rates

• Coordinate across the enterprise to align FAR/CAS interpretations, identify best practices, and support required Corporate Metrics

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics or a related field and 5+ years relevant financial work experience; or an Advance degree and 3+ years of relevant financial experience.

• Experience with SAP, Analysis for Office, MS Excel or similar financial systems.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Strong analytical skills, leveraging intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel functionality

• Ability to summarize large sets of data for leadership review

• Ability to work independently and ensure overall objectives and goals of the organization are achieved

• Desire to work in a highly collaborative environment

• Excellent written and verbal skills

What We Offer:

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

Learn More & Apply Now!

• Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role. Remote: This position currently is designated as remote. Employees who are working in remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home) but may be expected to travel to the site location as needed.The successful candidate for this role will be required to reside and work from one of the 50 U.S. states (excluding U.S. territories).

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The salary range for this role is 82,000 USD - 164,000 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 candidate’s 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 company’s 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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