Payroll and Labor Accounting Specialist

RTX

Accountant leading payroll responsibilities in the Enterprise Services Accounting & Compliance organization at RTX. Collaborating on financial processes and audits with various business units.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeRichardson • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $86,800 - $165,200 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Payroll Accounting, including the monthly payroll process, complex journal entries, and account reconciliations. Strong focus on compliance with US GAAP and U.S. government cost accounting standards, along with a commitment to process improvement and collaboration across various business units.

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Payroll AccountingComplex Journal EntriesAccount ReconciliationsUS GAAP ComplianceMicrosoft Office Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Payroll AccountingComplex Journal EntriesAccount ReconciliationsFinancial ReportingProcess Improvement

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingCollaborationAnalytical Thinking

Tools & Technologies

SAPBlackline

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in AccountingBachelor's Degree in FinanceBachelor's Degree in Business Administration

Industry Keywords

US GAAPCost Accounting StandardsInternal ControlsPayroll OperationsFinance Analysis

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the monthly payroll process for RTX accounting ledger
Preparing and posting complex journal entries
Completing account reconciliations in an accurate and timely manner
Provide reporting and support analysis to Finance leads across RTX business unit
Assist with internal and external auditor requests
Act as a resource for other Payroll Accounting team members to analyze and develop solutions to a variety of complex problems
Participate in critical projects, collaborating with Payroll Operations, Payroll Tax, HR, Benefits Finance, 3rd party vendors, Digital Technology, Internal Controls and the SBU’s
Focus on process improvement and alignment across Strategic Business Units (SBU’s) to drive accuracy and efficiency
Cultivate a culture focused on controls and compliance with US GAAP, RTX Policy and U.S. government cost accounting standards (CAS)

Requirements

What you’ll need

A Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field
Minimum 5 years relevant experience ideally gained in a public accounting/private industry or corporate setting OR an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience
Experience with Payroll Accounting
Experience with monthly payroll process, preparing and posting complex journal entries, and completing account reconciliations
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications, SAP and Blackline

Benefits

Comp & perks

Parental (including paternal) leave
Flexible work schedules
Achievement awards
Educational assistance
Child/adult backup care