Principal Payroll Accountant

RTX Corporation

Farmington, CT, United States
Base: $86,800 - $165,200 usd; bonus/equity: annual...
Hybrid
Payroll accounting process experience
Monthly payroll process management
Complex journal entry preparation
This role leads financial responsibilities including the monthly payroll process, reporting, and audits for RTX business units

Job Summary

  • This role leads financial responsibilities including the monthly payroll process, reporting, and audits for RTX business units.
  • The position requires cultivating a culture focused on controls and compliance with US GAAP, RTX Policy, and U.S. government cost accounting standards.
  • Candidates will benefit from a robust total rewards package including healthcare, retirement plans, flexible work schedules, and educational assistance.

Matching Summary

This role leads financial responsibilities including the monthly payroll process, reporting, and audits for RTX business units.

Salary

Base: $86,800 - $165,200 USD; Bonus/Equity: Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive programs available; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, parental leave, and more

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Payroll Accounting process experience
  • Monthly payroll process management
  • Complex journal entry preparation
  • Account reconciliation proficiency
  • SAP and Blackline software knowledge

Nice-to-have

  • Strong analytical problem-solving skills
  • Process improvement focus
  • Collaboration across business units
  • Leadership and communication skills

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
  • At least 3 years of Payroll Accounting experience
  • U.S. Person status required (Citizen/PR)
  • Hybrid work arrangement near Hartford/Farmington CT

Work Rights

Must be a U.S. Person (citizen, permanent resident, refugee, or asylee)

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