Principal Payroll Accountant

Date Posted:

2026-04-27

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CT-FARMINGTON-0004 ~ 4 Farm Springs Rd ~ 4 FARM SPRINGS

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

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

This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

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: 

 

Brief Description of Department

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.

What You Will do:

• 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.

Qualifications You Must Have     

• 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

Qualifications We Prefer

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and process-improvement skills

• Strong communication and leadership skills

• Strong Collaboration skills

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.

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Learn More & Apply Now!​

Role Type: Hybrid

• This is a hybrid role, eligible candidates must reside near an RTX hub in Hartf