Specialist, Government Accounting

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

About the role

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. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and support the Forward Pricing Rate Proposal (FPRP) and negotiate selected rates into the Forward Pricing Rate Agreement (FPRA)
• Maintain compliant cost accounting practices for business units and home office and familiarization with Cost Accounting Standards Board (CASB) Disclosure Statements
• Maintain government accounting framework, including translating from performance accounting to government cost accounting
• Develop, analyze and submit actual rates vs. the FPRP / FPRAP
• Prepare, submit and analyze the annual Incurred Cost Submission for the establishment of final billing rate agreement
• Interface with Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) and Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) as required on topics related to forward pricing rates, billing rates, incurred cost and related audits

What You Will Learn

• Become a subject matter expert and leader in the Collins Government Accounting organization
• Build your knowledge in specialized military contracting accounting practices for long-term career growth with RTX

Requirements

• University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
• Experience with Microsoft Excel

Preferred Qualifications

• Analytical skills with the ability to effectively summarize analyses and communicate at various levels
• Experience balancing multiple priorities and producing quality work within required timeframes
• Experience supporting both internal and external audits
• Experience with Microsoft Access, SAP, Hyperion and/or OneStream
• Familiarity with relevant Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and Federal Acquisitions Regulations (FAR) cost principles
• Prior association / interaction with DCAA and DCMA

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program

Pay

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Schedule

This position is classified as Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). If you live within a reasonable commute of an RTX site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role.