Payroll & Labor Accounting Specialist (Hybrid)

RTX•Richardson, TX

4d•$86,800 - $165,200•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a great opportunity for an experienced and strong accountant to join the Enterprise Services (ES) Accounting & Compliance organization for RTX business units. This role will lead a broad set of financial responsibilities including assisting in the month end close process, reporting, and audits. At RTX, the world's 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. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Requirements

A Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field and minimum 5 years relevant experience ideally gained in a public accounting/private industry or corporate setting OR An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience.
Experience with Payroll Accounting.
Experience with monthly payroll process, preparing and posting complex journal entries, and completing account reconciliations.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications, SAP and Blackline
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and process-improvement skills
Strong communication and leadership skills
Strong Collaboration skills

Responsibilities

Support the monthly payroll process for RTX accounting ledger.
Preparing and posting complex journal entries.
Completing account reconciliations in an accurate and timely manner.
Provide reporting and support analysis to Finance leads across RTX business unit.
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.
Focus on process improvement and alignment across Strategic Business Units (SBU’s) to drive accuracy and efficiency.
Cultivate a culture focused on controls and compliance with US GAAP, RTX Policy and U.S. government cost accounting standards (CAS).
Participate in critical projects, collaborating with Payroll Operations, Payroll Tax, HR, Benefits Finance, 3rd party vendors, Digital Technology, Internal Controls and the SBU’s.