Pratt & Whitney · 1 day ago
Technical Accountant - CSA (Onsite)
East Hartford, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$87K/yr - $165K/yr
5+ years expPratt & Whitney is working to transform the future of flight by designing, building, and servicing unique engines. They are seeking a Technical Accountant to support their Commercial Serviceable Assets financial team, focusing on accounting for engine acquisitions, sales, and compliance with US GAAP and SEC regulations.
Aviation & Aerospace
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Review consignment contracts and engine sales/purchase agreements, research relevant US GAAP and SEC regulation accounting guidance, recommend accounting requirements for complex and/or non-routine transactions
Assist with evaluating the accounting implications of potential transactions and provide input and suggestions to planned and proposed agreements or transaction structures
Assist with implementation of new accounting standards
Update, integrate, maintain, and communicate both Pratt & Whitney and RTX Corporation (RTX) accounting policies
Respond to, solve, and make decisions on standard and/or routine business and accounting policy interpretation requests
Assist in the accounting for engine acquisitions and sales
Prepare certain financial reporting deliverables for reporting
Partner with internal and external auditors, departments, and business units across Pratt & Whitney and RTX
Serve as a point of contact for addressing accounting-related inquiries and issues
Month-end Closing responsibilities
Support Assistant Controller and/or Controller in ad hoc projects
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and 5+ years of experience of applicable work experience; OR an advanced degree in accounting or finance and 3+ years of applicable work experience
Technical accounting background with a thorough knowledge of US GAAP and SEC regulations and practical experience in the application of accounting concepts, including revenue recognition, leasing, goodwill, intangible assets, internal use software, and business combinations
Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical and problem-solving skills
Experience with technical research
Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to clearly and concisely document and effectively communicate complex accounting issues to both Finance and Non-Finance personnel
Ability to successfully manage multiple projects with competing priorities and tight deadlines
Ability to work with cross functional teams, domestically and internationally
Intermediate to advanced excel skills
Proactive, detail oriented, and able to work independently
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract
Preferred
Working knowledge of SAP ledgers and related business processes
Experience working in the aerospace and defense industry
Ability to understand, utilize, and collaborate with operations team to solve problems, improve processes, and drive innovation
Benefits
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
Holidays
Company
Pratt & Whitney
Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, is a global leader in propulsion systems, powering the most advanced aircraft in the world, and we are shaping the future of aviation.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Brad Scobbo
Executive Director & CFO, Commercial Engines GTF Programs
Christian Robertson
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Military Engines
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