Principal Specialist, Government Accounting

Date Posted:

2025-12-18

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HMI99: Field Office - MI Remote Location, Remote City, MI, 48901 USA

Position Role Type:

Remote

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

Collins Government Accounting serves the corporation by performing government cost accounting and compliance activities that facilitate business with the U.S. Government. This includes regular interface with a broad finance network across the company as well as direct interaction with government oversight agency representatives. The team works in a dynamic environment and partners with business unit colleagues to support company strategies, maximize cost recovery, and demonstrate an unwavering commitment to compliance.

The successful Principal Specialist, Government Accounting possesses excellent financial analysis and cost accounting experience and knowledge. Along with technical expertise, the successful candidate is a self-starter who displays leadership, critical thinking, business acumen, and effective communication.

What You Will Do:

• Prepare the Forward Pricing Rate Proposal (FPRP)

• Prepare the annual Incurred Cost Submission for the establishment of final billing rates

• Prepare the required CAS disclosure statements

• Ensure appropriate cost recovery while maintaining compliance with company policies, Cost Accounting Standards, and Federal Acquisition Regulation

• Maintain government accounting framework, including translating from performance accounting to government cost accounting

• Interface with Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) and Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) as required on topics related to forward pricing rates, billing rates, incurred cost proposals, and related audits

• Support government accounting aspects of acquisitions, divestitures, internal reorganizations, and other company initiatives

• Travel up to 5%

 

What You Will Learn:

• Become a subject matter and leader in the Collins Government Accounting organization.

• Contracting with the military comes with its own set of accounting practices, build your knowledge in this specialized field for long term career growth with RTX.  

 

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience

• 2+ years experience in Accounting or Finance

 

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting

• Experience in government accounting at a defense contractor

• Extensive experience balancing multiple priorities and producing quality work within a given timeframe

• Experience supporting both internal and external audits

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel is required, while proficiency with Microsoft Access, SAP and/or Hyperion is preferred

• Familiarity with relevant Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and Federal Acquisitions Regulations (FAR) cost principles

• Prior association / interaction with DCAA and DCMA

• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to effectively summarize analyses and communicate at various levels

What We Offer:

• Some of our competitive benefits package includes:   

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance  

• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees  

• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option 

• Tuition reimbursement program 

• Student Loan Repayment Program  

• Life insurance and disability coverage  

• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID t