Specialist, Government Accounting

Location: Des Moines, IA

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. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market.

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

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
• U.S. Citizen - U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract
• Experience with Microsoft Excel

Qualifications We Prefer

• 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