Principal Specialist, Payroll Accounting (Hybrid, Puerto Rico)

RTX • Santa Isabel, PR

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA. The following position is to join our RTX Enterprise Services team in Santa Isabel Puerto Rico: This role will lead a broad range of financial responsibilities including assisting in the month end close process, reporting, and audits. This position will reference written work instructions for guidance with daily job activities. Work instructions are available in English only.

Requirements

• A university degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business and a minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience
• 5+ years of experience with Payroll Accounting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications, ADP, and SAP
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Nice To Haves

• Strategic thinker demonstrated leadership skills
• Self-motivated. Strong attention to detail
• Proven experience in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment

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 Business Units
• Cultivate a culture focused on controls and compliance with US GAAP, RTX Policy and U.S. government cost accounting standards (CAS)

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