Principal Specialist, Accounting & Controllership (Hybrid)

Pratt & Whitney; Tucson (AZ); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney seeks a Senior Analyst for its Enterprise Services Accounting team. This hybrid role is crucial for supporting payroll activities and compliance across RTX's domestic business units. The position requires strong accounting skills, communication, and ability to work independently and as part of a team. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience and a degree in Accounting or Finance.

Benefits

Parental leave

Flexible work schedules

Educational assistance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years relevant financial/accounting experience.
• Experience with SAP and strong MS Excel skills required.

Responsibilities

• Support the monthly payroll process for Rockwell Collins SAP accounting ledger.
• Ensuring compliance with key internal control procedures.
• Act as a resource for Payroll Accounting team members.

Skills

SAP

MS Excel

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field

Job description

Date Posted:

2025-06-19

Country:

United States of America

Location:

UT6: 4 Farm Springs 4 Farm Springs Road, Farmington, CT, 06032 USA

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

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

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 185,000 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:

RTX has an immediatehybridopportunity within the Enterprise Services Accounting team in the RTX Enterprise Services organization for aSenior Analyst, Accounting & Controllership. This position is an excellent career-building opportunity for a self-motivated, flexible and energetic team player. It offers the opportunity to help develop optimum solutions for business challenges and to develop a broad network of contacts within RTX’s Corporate Office and across other business units.

The ES Payroll Accounting team within Accounting & Controllership, is a small team that oversees payroll across all RTX domestic business units. The selected team member will develop a well-rounded understanding of the RTX payroll accounting structure and system. The experience gained will provide a foundation for continued broadening of financial experience at RTX.

What You Will Do

• Support the monthly payroll process for Rockwell Collins SAP accounting ledger.
• Ensuring compliance with key internal control procedures
• Preparing and posting complex journal entries
• Completing account reconciliations in an accurate and timely manner
• Provide reporting and support analysisto Finance leads across Rockwell Collins and BE Aerospace.
• 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 SBU’s.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field and a minimum of 5 years prior relevant financial/accounting experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 3 years relevant experience.
• Experience with SAP and strong MS Excelskills

Qualifications We Prefer

• Self-starter; able to work autonomously with limited oversight as well as in teams.
• Communicate and prioritize effectively.
• High customer focus on resolving issues and delivering solutions.
• Knowledge of payroll accounting and financial statements.
• Strong problem solving skills; ability to troubleshoot system issues & test proposed solutions.
• Prior experience working with additional RTX Finance Tools (ADP, Ev5, SAP-PR1).

What We Offer

Whether you’re 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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Work Location
This is a hybrid role, eligible candidates must reside within commuting distance of Farmington, CT, Cedar Rapids, IA, Richardson, TX or Tucson, AZ.
Relocation Eligible: No

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role:
Hybrid: 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.

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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