Government Accounting Specialist

RTX

Government Accounting Specialist at RTX managing incurred cost submissions, billing rates, and compliance with government regulations. Validating data and interfacing with auditing agencies, ensuring financial accuracy.

Posted 6/9/2026full-timeRemote • Connecticut • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $86,800 - $165,200 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist in the creation of incurred cost submissions, forward pricing rate proposals, and quarterly reporting.
Manage government rates for Power & Controls manufacturing sites that perform on FAR 15 government contracts.
Validate billing rates and load billing rates into SAP.
Maintain strict compliance with company policies, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).
Interface with DCAA and DCMA on audits, forward pricing rates, incurred cost submissions, providing well-supported documentation and analysis.
Travel required around 10% as needed.

Requirements

What you’ll need

U.S. Citizen - U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
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.
Experience with Microsoft Excel.
Experience summarizing complex analyses and communicating effectively to all organizational levels.
Experience managing multiple priorities and delivering high-quality work within required timeframes.
Experience supporting internal and external audits.
Experience with Microsoft Access and SAP.
Familiarity with CAS, FAR, and DFARS requirements.
Prior interaction with DCAA and DCMA.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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 you can buy include 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
And more!

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Hard Skills & Tools

cost accountingbilling rate validationfinancial analysisreportinggovernment contractingauditingdata analysisproposal developmentdocumentationcompliance

Soft Skills

communicationorganizational skillstime managementanalytical thinkingattention to detailproblem-solvingprioritizationteam collaborationpresentation skillsadaptability