Technical Accountant - CSA (Onsite)

RTX•East Hartford, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flight—designing, building and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. And because transformation begins from within, we’re seeking the people to drive it. So, calling all curious. Come ready to explore and you’ll find a place where your talent takes flight—beyond the borders of title, a country or your comfort zone. Bring your passion and commitment and we’ll welcome you into a tight-knit team that takes our mission personally. Channel your drive to make a difference into shaping an organization and an industry that’s evolving fast to the future. At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond? Pratt & Whitney Commercial Serviceable Assets (CSA) financial support team has an immediate opportunity for a Technical Accountant. This is an onsite role based out of our East Hartford, Connecticut campus location.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and 5+ years of experience of applicable work experience; OR an advanced degree in accounting or finance and 3+ years of applicable work experience.
Technical accounting background with a thorough knowledge of US GAAP and SEC regulations and practical experience in the application of accounting concepts, including revenue recognition, leasing, goodwill, intangible assets, internal use software, and business combinations.
Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical and problem-solving skills.
Experience with technical research.
Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to clearly and concisely document and effectively communicate complex accounting issues to both - Finance and Non-Finance personnel.
Ability to successfully manage multiple projects with competing priorities and tight deadlines.
Ability to work with cross functional teams, domestically and internationally.
Intermediate to advanced excel skills.
Proactive, detail oriented, and able to work independently.
U.S. citizenship is required , as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of SAP ledgers and related business processes.
Experience working in the aerospace and defense industry.
Ability to understand, utilize, and collaborate with operations team to solve problems, improve processes, and drive innovation.

Responsibilities

Review consignment contracts and engine sales/purchase agreements, research relevant US GAAP and SEC regulation accounting guidance, recommend accounting requirements for complex and/or non-routine transactions.
Assist with evaluating the accounting implications of potential transactions and provide input and suggestions to planned and proposed agreements or transaction structures.
Assist with implementation of new accounting standards.
Update, integrate, maintain, and communicate both Pratt & Whitney and RTX Corporation (RTX) accounting policies.
Respond to, solve, and make decisions on standard and/or routine business and accounting policy interpretation requests.
Assist in the accounting for engine acquisitions and sales.
Prepare certain financial reporting deliverables for reporting.
Partner with internal and external auditors, departments, and business units across Pratt & Whitney and RTX.
Serve as a point of contact for addressing accounting-related inquiries and issues.
Month-end Closing responsibilities.
Support Assistant Controller and/or Controller in ad hoc projects.