Payroll Accountant

RTX • Farmington, NM

2d • 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

• Payroll Accounting process including:
• 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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees