Principal Specialist, General Accounting (Hybrid)

Date Posted:

2025-10-30

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 certain necessary systems.

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: 

We are seeking a highly-motivated specialist to be part of the General Accounting team within RTX Corporation’s Enterprise Services – Controllership and Compliance organization in Farmington, Connecticut. This person will perform the following primary responsibilities.

What You Will do

• Responsible for preparing GTF invoices, monthly journal entries, account reconciliations and closing activities related to various Pratt & Whitney Military Engine accounts, i.e., corporate allocations, collaboration accounting (assessments, segment allocations), GTF layering, taxes and other month end accruals
• Miscellaneous deliverables to support disclosures for 10-Q/10-K
• Participate in process improvement activities related to all central accounting functions as required, i.e., journal entry automation, support finance transformation, other automation efforts.
• Contribute to General Accounting by bringing innovative solutions within the knowledge base and work of the department.
• Provide excellent customer service to Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Corporate including answering questions or ad hoc requests as required.

Qualifications You Must Have

• This role typically requires a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field and at least 5 years of relevant experience gained in a large corporate/public accounting setting or an advanced degree in a related field and at least 3 years’ experience.
• At least 3 years’ experience with and knowledge of current finance and accounting systems such as SAP or HFM and month end close procedures
• At least 3 years’ experience with and knowledge of US GAAP Accounting principles
• At least 3 years’ working experience and with MS Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint) and database reporting skills

Qualifications We Prefer:

• CPA and/or MBA
• Knowledge and reporting experience with SAP and OneStream
• Analytical, planning and organizational skills to solve problems and recommend comprehensive solutions
• Proven verbal and written communication skills, good business acumen and the ability to brief levels of management
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team
• Excellent teambuilding and interpersonal skills
• Proven experience in a fast paced, deadline driven environment
• Ability to maintain a service-oriented demeanor with professionalism in sensitive and challenging situations

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.

Learn More & Apply Now

Location: Candidates must be located in and willing to work in a hybrid capacity from RTX hub in Farmington, CT.

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.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select 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 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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