Senior Associate, General Accounting

Date Posted:

2024-07-19

Country:

United States of America

Location:

UTIA2: Corp - IA-Collins 400 Collins Rd NE , Cedar Rapids, IA, 52227 USA

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

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.    

  

To realize our full potential, RTX is committed to creating a company where all employees are respected, valued and supported in the pursuit of their goals. We know companies that embrace diversity in all its forms not only deliver stronger business results, but also become a force for good, fueling stronger business performance and greater opportunity for employees, partners, investors and communities to succeed.  

The following position is to join our RTX Corporate, Enterprise Services, Research Center or BBN team: 

Brief Department/Job Description

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated individual within the RTX Enterprise Services – Controllership and Compliance team. This organization offers opportunity for this individual to be part of a growing accounting department and develop processes to sustain flexibility as business needs change. Job responsibilities are subject to change based upon alignment of processes within this developing organization. This is not a Senior Level position

JOB DESCRIPTION

What You Will Do

• Represent the fixed asset organization working with individuals at all levels across the organization.
• Perform fixed asset tasks (reconciliations, journal entries, depreciation analysis, disposals, transfers, & capitalization requests) along with analysis of balance sheet accounts.
• Support the monthly close process through ensuring accuracy and completeness of settlement and depreciation runs timely.
• Develop an in-depth knowledge of company-wide policy as it relates to fixed assets and consistently apply policy through daily tasks. 
• Assist with ad-hoc requests tax reporting and audit requests.
• Provide guidance and coaching to fixed asset team members related to system, policy, and procedure related questions.

Qualifications you must have

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field and at least 2 years relevant experience or an advanced degree.
• Knowledge of or experience with current enterprise finance and accounting systems such as: SAP and month end close procedures.
• Familiarity with US GAAP Accounting principles.
• Strong proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) and database reporting skills.

Education Experience Skills and Certifications

• This role requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field and at least 2 years relevant experience or an advanced degree.

Required Security Clearance ( If applicable)

• This position requires the eligibility to obtain and maintain a security clearance.  Except in rare circumstances, only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Required Immigration Status (work authorization)

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access the financial management system due to government contractual requirements

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience in SAP, Onestream and/or HFM.
• Analytical, planning, and organizational skills to problem solve and recommend comprehensive solutions.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team.
• Proven verbal and written communication skills, good business acumen and ability to brief all levels of management.
• 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.

Work Location:  Hybrid based near an RTX hub (Cedar Rapids, IA, or Farmington/Hartford CT)

Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role.