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Principal Accountant

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RTX

Principal Accountant

Sterling, VA

Date Posted:
2024-11-12
Country:
United States of America
Location:
VA543: 22270 Pacific Blvd, Dulles 22270 Pacific Boulevard Building CC5, Sterling, VA, 20166-6924 USA
Position Role Type:
Onsite

You have been redirected to RTX's career page as we have recently transitioned from RTX to become a standalone company, which provides us with greater autonomy and opportunities for growth. As a prospective employee of Nightwing, you'll have the chance to contribute to our continued success and shape the future of our cybersecurity, intelligence, and services offerings.

Nightwing, a $1.8 billion intelligence services company, is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated accountant with Deltek Costpoint experience to join our general ledger group. Initially, this role will focus on (1) account reconciliations, analysis, and research, limited journal entry preparation, and other efforts to prepare for our 2024 external financial statement audit; (2) supporting several system implementations by participating in process design, testing, and training; and (3) process and control alignment across the enterprise. Once these systems are established, this role will play a crucial role to ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance, and effective management of our accounting processes. This role requires adaptable capacity to develop effective professional relationships within the broader finance organization.

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Duties and Responsibilities:

Collaborate with ERP (Costpoint), payroll (ADP), and travel & expense (Chrome River) system implementation teams.

Prepare, analyze, and review account reconciliations; propose resolution options to identified discrepancies.

Execute general ledger activities to support monthly accounting close processes, including preparing general ledger journal entries for submission and posting; Maintain accounting records, files, and documents per company policy.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and accurate financial information.

Support project account set up or maintenance processes, as required.

Apply conceptual knowledge, prior experience, general awareness, and initiative to isolate and resolve issues.

Participate in the development, implementation, and administration of accounting controls and policies supportive of an appropriately robust internal control environment aligned with business requirements.

Support audit activities, both internal and external, by providing necessary documentation and information.

Required Skills:

Five (5) years of related professional experience with a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance OR three (3) years of experience with an advanced degree in related field.

Strong analytical, critical thinking, and organizational skills are vital to this role, as is the demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Thorough knowledge of US GAAP.

Experience with large-scale ERP systems; Proficient in Microsoft Office products.

US Citizenship

Desired Skills:

Costpoint knowledge and practical experience

Experience within the government contracting industry

Active CPA license or desire to pursue CPA/CMA certification

Previously part of a leading Fortune 100 company and headquartered in Dulles, VA; Nightwing became independent in 2024 but continues to support the nation's most mission impactful initiatives.

When we formed Nightwing, we brought a deep set of credentials and an unfaltering commitment to the mission. For over four decades, our team has been providing some of the world's most technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence support services to the U.S. government on its most important missions.

At Nightwing, we value collaboration and teamwork. You'll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. Together, we'll leverage our collective expertise to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and deliver exceptional results for our clients.

Thank you for considering joining us as we embark on this new journey and shape the future of cybersecurity and intelligence together as part of the Nightwing team.

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.

The salary range for this role is 85,000 USD - 179,000 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.

RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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Client-provided location(s): Sterling, VA, USA
Job ID: Raytheon_Technologies_FGB-122111751
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Family Support Resources
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Personal/Sick Days
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
  • Professional Development

    • Internship Program
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Lunch and Learns