Government Accounting Specialist

RTX

Government accounting specialist preparing forward pricing, billing rates, and incurred cost submissions for RTX, an aerospace and defense company. Supporting CAS/FAR compliance and DCAA/DCMA audits remotely across the U.S.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $86,800 - $165,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Forward Pricing Rate Proposals (FPRP) and compliance with Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR). Proficient in financial analysis, cost accounting practices, and interfacing with government agencies such as DCAA and DCMA.

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Forward Pricing Rate Proposals (FPRP)Cost Accounting Standards (CAS)Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)Microsoft ExcelDCAA Interaction

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Hard Skills

Cost AccountingFinancial AnalysisIncurred Cost SubmissionRate NegotiationPerformance Accounting

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsCommunication SkillsTime Management

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft AccessSAPHyperionOneStream

Industry Keywords

Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA)Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)Forward Pricing Rate Agreements (FPRA)Government Accounting Framework

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare and support Forward Pricing Rate Proposals (FPRP) and negotiate selected rates into Forward Pricing Rate Agreements (FPRA)
Maintain compliant cost accounting practices for business units and the home office
Maintain the government accounting framework, including translating performance accounting to government cost accounting
Develop, analyze, and submit actual rates versus FPRP/FPRA
Prepare, submit, and analyze the annual Incurred Cost Submission for establishing final billing rate agreements
Interface with the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) and Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) on forward pricing rates, billing rates, incurred cost, and related audits
Develop subject-matter expertise and leadership within the Collins Government Accounting organization

Requirements

What you’ll need

University Degree and minimum 5 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
U.S. citizenship required
Experience with Microsoft Excel
Analytical skills and ability to summarize analyses and communicate at various levels
Experience balancing multiple priorities and producing quality work within required timeframes
Experience supporting internal and external audits
Experience with Microsoft Access, SAP, Hyperion, and/or OneStream preferred
Familiarity with relevant Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) cost principles preferred
Prior association or interaction with DCAA and DCMA preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution
Lifetime Income Strategy option
Tuition reimbursement program
Student Loan Repayment Program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional pet insurance
Optional home and auto insurance
Optional additional life and accident insurance
Optional critical illness insurance
Optional group legal coverage
Optional ID theft protection
Birth, adoption, and 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
Flexible spending accounts
Flexible work schedules
Employee Scholar Program
Paid time off
Holidays
Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs (not guaranteed)