Accounting Specialist, International Aero Engines AG (Hybrid)

At RTX, the world’s largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture, and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems, revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. This hybrid position is based at our East Hartford, Connecticut campus.

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

About the role

The International Aero Engines (IAE) AG accounting organization is looking for a motivated Accounting & Controllership Specialist. This role provides financial reporting, accounting, and analytical support for the IAE AG organization, which manages a complete and accurate monthly closing (STAT and GAAP) within prescribed timeframes and consolidates financial results for collaborators, including Pratt & Whitney.

Key departments interacted with include Pratt & Whitney Controllers organization, external auditors, internal auditors, and collaborators.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly closing tasks, including analysis, journal entry posting, and ensuring the ledger, SAP/HFM, are accurate and reconciled timely.
• Manage inventory details, transactions, and related accounting.
• Provide financial data and support to Pratt & Whitney’s sub-collaborators.
• Collaborate with the engine leasing group to maintain and manage the fixed assets ledger for assets worth over $100M+.
• Analyze financial data with various internal groups to establish best practices.
• Coordinate year-end and quarterly reporting requirements, including variance analysis, for Pratt & Whitney.
• Take a proactive role in supporting special projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field with at least 5+ years of relevant work experience; OR a Master's degree with 3+ years of relevant work experience.
• Proficiency with MS Excel.
• Strong data analytics and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with individuals and teams at all levels.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Adept with business systems: SAP, OneStream, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and OneNote).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work with all levels of employees and management.
• Experience driving positive changes within an organization.

Pay

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD. The range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including role, function, responsibilities, work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability.
• 401(k) match.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee Scholar Program.
• Parental leave.
• Paid time off and holidays.

Specific benefits depend on the business unit and whether the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Hired applicants may also be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs, depending on the level of the position and coverage under a collective-bargaining agreement.

Schedule

This is a hybrid role. Employees will work regularly both onsite and offsite, with responsibilities requiring regular onsite presence.