Senior Controllership & General Accounting Specialist

RTX Corporate; Cedar Rapids (IA); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX Enterprise Services is seeking a detail‑oriented accounting professional to join the General Accounting Team in a hybrid role. You will support A/P accounting, SOX 404 testing, and a range of general accounting tasks across ES.

The role involves journal entries, reconciliations, variance analysis, cross‑functional collaboration, and preparation of schedules for audits and management reporting. A strong grounding in accounting software and Excel is essential, with an emphasis on accuracy and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field with 5 years of relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree with minimum 3 years experience.
• Experience using SAP, Blackline or similar accounting software and Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily, monthly, and quarterly general accounting activities including journal entry preparation, account reconciliation, variance analysis, and supporting documentation.
• Support A/P accounting reconciliations, accruals, and exception resolution.
• Assist with close activities, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness in accordance with established schedules.
• Analyze general ledger balances and identify opportunities to improve accuracy and reduce financial risk.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to research issues, resolve discrepancies, and support process improvements.
• Maintain compliance with internal controls and support SOX 404 testing requirements, including documentation and remediation activities.
• Prepare and support audit requests with accurate schedules and explanations.
• Assist with special projects related to standardization, automation, and enhancements in accounting processes within ES.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying gaps and recommending solutions.
• Generate financial reports and provide insights to support decision-making, including flux analysis and memo preparation.
• Provide ad hoc accounting support and one-off controllership tasks as needed.
• Participate in rotational coverage of ES group mailboxes for journal entries and cost transfers.

Skills

Accounting

Financial analysis

SOX controls

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/related field

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

SAP

Blackline

Excel

Job description

RTX Enterprise Services is seeking a detail‑oriented accounting professional to join the General Accounting Team in a hybrid role. You will support A/P accounting, SOX 404 testing, and a range of general accounting tasks across ES.

The role involves journal entries, reconciliations, variance analysis, cross‑functional collaboration, and preparation of schedules for audits and management reporting. A strong grounding in accounting software and Excel is essential, with an emphasis on accuracy and