Payroll Accountant

RTX•Farmington, CT

3d•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.

Requirements

This role typically requires a bachelors degree in accounting, finance or business administration or related field and at least 5 years relevant experience ideally gained in a public accounting / private industry or Corporate setting OR an advanced degree in accounting, finance, business administration or related field and 3 years’ experience
At least 3 years’ experience with and solid knowledge of Payroll Accounting
At least 3 years’ experience with monthly payroll process, Preparing and posting complex journal entries, Completing account reconciliations
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications, SAP and Blackline

Nice To Haves

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.