Date Posted:

2026-10-07

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-121 ~ 350 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 121

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

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

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

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

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. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The following position is to join our RTX Enterprise Services team: 

The Enterprise Services (ES) Controllership Organization is seeking a detail‑oriented, analytical accounting professional to join our General Accounting Team. The ES Controllership organization is responsible for safeguarding assets managed by the Enterprise Services group, ensuring accuracy of financial reporting, and maintaining compliance with Sarbanes‑Oxley (SOX) Section 404. This role will support Accounts Payable (A/P) Accounting along with other general accounting tasks and controllership activities across ES.

What You Will Do

• Perform daily, monthly, and quarterly general accounting activities including journal entry preparation, account reconciliation, variance analysis, and supporting documentation.
• Support A/P accounting reconciliations, accruals, and exception resolution.
• Assist with close activities, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness in accordance with established schedules.
• Analyze general ledger balances and identify opportunities to improve account accuracy, streamline processes, and reduce financial risk.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams—including A/P, Procurement, Cash Accounting, and FP&A—to research issues, resolve discrepancies, and support process improvements.
• Maintain compliance with internal controls and support SOX 404 testing requirements, including documentation, remediation activities, and ongoing monitoring.
• Prepare and support audit requests (internal and external) by providing accurate schedules, reconciliations, and explanations.
• Assist with special projects related to standardization, automation, and enhancements in accounting processes within ES.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by identifying process gaps and recommending actionable solutions to strengthen controllership.
• Generate financial reports when necessary and provide insights to support decision-making processes, including monthly flux analysis and quarterly preparation and presentation of flux explanations for the Significant Judgments and Events (SJE) Memo and Trial Balance Review (TBR).
• Provide support for ad hoc accounting and analysis requests, including research of financial transactions, preparation of supporting documentation, and completion of one‑off controllership tasks as needed.
• Participate in rotational coverage of ES group mailboxes, ensuring timely review and processing of journal entry requests, cost transfers, and other incoming accounting inquiries.

Qualifications You Must Have

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field and 5 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience.
• Experience in accounting software (SAP, Blackline, or similar) and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley section 404 compliance.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and compliance.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to work with detailed edata and perform complex problem solving.

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!

Work Location: This is a hybrid role, eligible candidates must reside within commuting distance of Cedar Rapids IA, Richardson TX, or Farmington CT

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role:

Hybrid: Employees who are working in hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite.  Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

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.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, 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 are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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