Principal Specialist, General Accounting (Hybrid)

Date Posted:

2025-10-30

Country:

United States of America

Location:

UT6: 4 Farm Springs 4 Farm Springs Road, Farmington, CT, 06032 USA

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

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

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems.

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

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: 

We are seeking a highly-motivated specialist to be part of the General Accounting team within RTX Corporation’s Enterprise Services – Controllership and Compliance organization in Farmington, Connecticut. This person will perform the following primary responsibilities.

What You Will do

• Responsible for preparing GTF invoices, monthly journal entries, account reconciliations and closing activities related to various Pratt & Whitney Military Engine accounts, i.e., corporate allocations, collaboration accounting (assessments, segment allocations), GTF layering, taxes and other month end accruals
• Miscellaneous deliverables to support disclosures for 10-Q/10-K
• Participate in process improvement activities related to all central accounting functions as required, i.e., journal entry automation, support finance transformation, other automation efforts.
• Contribute to General Accounting by bringing innovative solutions within the knowledge base and work of the department.
• Provide excellent customer service to Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Corporate including answering questions or ad hoc requests as required.

Qualifications You Must Have

• This role typically requires a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field and at least 5 years of relevant experience gained in a large corporate/public accounting setting or an advanced degree in a related field and at least 3 years’ experience.
• At least 3 years’ experience with and knowledge of current finance and accounting systems such as SAP or HFM and month end close procedures
• At least 3 years’ experience with and knowledge of US GAAP Accounting principles
• At least 3 years’ working experience and with MS Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint) and database reporting skills

Qualifications We Prefer:

• CPA and/or MBA
• Knowledge and reporting experience with SAP and OneStream
• Analytical, planning and organizational skills to solve problems and recommend comprehensive solutions
• Proven verbal and written communication skills, good business acumen and the ability to brief levels of management
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team
• Excellent teambuilding and interpersonal skills
• Proven experience in a fast paced, deadline driven environment
• Ability to maintain a service-oriented demeanor with professionalism in sensitive and challenging situations

What We Offer

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.

Learn More & Apply Now

Location: Candidates must be located in and willing to work in a hybrid capacity from RTX hub in Farmington, CT.

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role:

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite.  Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as o