Military Engines Accounting Specialist (Hybrid)

RTX • East Hartford, CT

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. Pratt & Whitney has an immediate opportunity within the Military Engines (ME) Accounting & Internal Controls team for an Accounting Specialist. This will be a hybrid job opportunity based out of our East Hartford, Connecticut campus location. What You Will Do: An opportunity exists within the Pratt & Whitney's Military Engines (ME) Accounting & Internal Controls team for an Accounting Specialist to support the accounting associated with various programs, including F135 Development, F117, etc. The Specialist will be responsible for providing an array of financial/accounting services in support of contractual deliverables like monthly closing responsibilities not limited to: journal entries to record sales, COS, advances and account reconciliations. Other duties would include program support analysis, financial and variance analysis, contract compliance, and various special projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field required with at least 5+ years of experience in Accounting with 3+ years working in a manufacturing environment; OR an Master's degree with 3+ years of experience in Accounting with 3+ years working in a manufacturing environment
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
• Demonstrated Knowledge and application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and internal control procedures.
• Strong understanding of SAP Financial System.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present recommendations effectively to Management in both written form and orally.
• Strong PC skills including Microsoft Excel, ERP Applications, SAP, OneStream.
• Strong attention to detail and deliver a quality work product on time.

Nice To Haves

• CPA or CMA.

Responsibilities

• Participate in and coordinate the month end closing process for ME Cost-type programs.
• Preparation of monthly SAP/OneStream journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Lead the annual cancelling funds billing initiative.
• Provide accounting support to Program Finance organization.
• Support contract closeout process.
• Support project request form (PRF) process and SAP setup.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve accounting issues, improve processes, and ensure alignment with financial and operational objectives.
• Ensure accuracy of financial reporting including supplementals.
• Perform required Sarbanes-Oxley testing, support ACA, and Internal and External audit requests.
• Maintenance of accounting standard work documentation.
• Assist in the research and closure of G&A accounting issues.
• Assist in providing process improvement, automation and the outlining and testing of DT system enhancements.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level