Payroll and Labor Accounting (Hybrid)

Date Posted:

2026-05-19

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-TX-RICHARDSON-C07 ~ 1707 Cityline Dr ~ CITYLINE C07

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

RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced and strong accounting leader to join the Enterprise Services (ES) Accounting & Compliance organization as a Manager over Payroll/Labor Accounting for the Raytheon business units. This role will lead a broad set of financial responsibilities including assisting in the month end close process, management reporting, and audits.

What You Will Do

Oversee Payroll Accounting process including:

Manage the monthly financial close.

Preparation and review of journal entries, account reconciliations and analysis.

Mapping of payroll files into Enterprise-wide SAP instances.

Required Government reporting and Government Audit oversight.

Labor Accounting for the Raytheon business units.

Participate in strategic financial projects including upgrades and implementation of ERP software.

Drive initiatives that improve operational effectiveness and efficiency while complying with our internal control framework.

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).

Lead and/or participate in critical projects, collaborating with Payroll Operations, Payroll Tax, HR, Benefits Finance, 3rd party vendors, Digital Technology, Internal Controls and the SBU’s.

Present to senior leadership in various forums and meetings.

Qualifications You Must Have

A University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience.

Experience gained in a large corporate/public accounting/private industry setting with at least 3 years of management experience.

5+ years of experience in and knowledge of current corporate payroll and labor accounting practice including controls and compliance with US GAAP and U.S. government cost accounting standards (CAS).

5+ years of experience with enterprise finance software SAP and Blackline.

Qualifications We Prefer

Strong analytical, problem-solving, collaboration and process-improvement skills.

Strong communication, strategic thinking and leadership skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications including Excel.

Self-motivated with strong attention to detail.

Proven experience in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment.

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.

Work Location: This is a hybrid role, eligible candidates must reside within commuting distance of Dallas TX, Cedar Rapids IA, Tucson Az, or Hartford 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 107,500 USD - 204,500 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.