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Date Posted:
2026-11-10Country:
United States of AmericaLocation:
US-CT-FARMINGTON-0004 ~ 4 Farm Springs Rd ~ 4 FARM SPRINGSPosition Role Type:
HybridU.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 RequiredSecurity Clearance Status:
Not RequiredAt RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.
The following position is to join our RTX Enterprise Services team:
We are seeking a highly motivated Principal Specialist to be part of the ESC&C team within the RTX Enterprise Service organization. The team is responsible for ensuring accuracy of balance sheet intercompany transactions to support statutory financials and ensure compliance with GAAP. The intercompany team is involved in the full contract to cash process by consulting with the business on new scenarios all the way through the lifecycle to clearing of open items through cash settlement. This role provides exposure to a variety of business areas with regular interactions with Finance business leaders, Tax, Treasury, and peer intercompany groups within Enterprise Services.
What You Will Do
- Responsible for Pratt Intracompany Accounting supporting Pratt business segments
- Manage high volumes of data utilizing data analytics to identify sub data sets. Analyze transactions to set precise action plan for unreconciled issues. Determine stakeholders, lead action plan to conclusion, and influence others to act by holding accountable.
- Take responsibility for developing, maintaining, and continuously improving the customer service scorecard. Monitor unreconciled balances, variances, and outstanding items, analyze trends, and lead cross-functional initiatives to implement process improvements, address discrepancies, minimize aged balances, and enhance overall performance.
- Adopt a broad perspective to identify the root causes of unreconciled issues and leverage this understanding to guide business unit participants in implementing process improvements within intercompany operations to address and resolve underlying problems.
- Research intercompany out of balances to determine root cause. Lead business operations to solution and provide support.
- Perform dispute resolution and facilitate collaboration within and across RTX business units
- Present intercompany findings and solutions to multiple levels of management across RTX’s various business units
- Perform monthly closing activities related to intracompany, including journal entries
- Apply U.S. GAAP knowledge to understanding Operational process impact to Financial Statements
- Contribute to development of ES by bringing innovative solutions within the knowledge base and work of the department.
- Play a key role in special projects including process improvements.
Qualifications You Must Have
- Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or related field and 5 years of relevant experience or a master’s degree and 3 years of relevant experience.
- Experience with financial and accounting systems and month-end close procedures.
- Experience with Microsoft Excel to organize and analyze data, PowerPoint to create presentations, Word to prepare documents, and Adobe to create, edit, or manage documents.
Qualifications We Prefer
- Experience in obtaining or maintaining a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license is preferred.
- Experience in Operational Finance, including financial planning, analysis, forecasting, or cost management.
- Experience communicating financial or business information verbally and in writing, including briefing management.
- Experience with preparing, analyzing, and presenting financial or operational reports.
- Experience with SAP, JD Edwards, and OneStream financial systems.
- Experience in organizing work, planning activities, resolving problems, and meeting deadlines in a time-sensitive work environment.
- Experience in providing professional, service-oriented support when handling sensitive information or challenging business situations.
- Experience in analyzing data, organizing information, planning activities, and resolving business or financial problems.
- Experience providing professional, service-oriented support when handling sensitive information or challenging business situations.
- Experience preparing ad hoc reports, synthesizing data, and presenting findings in an actionable format.
- Experience with process automation to improve workflow efficiency and reduce manual tasks
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Work Location: This is a hybrid role, eligible candidates must reside within commuting distance of Cedar Rapids IA, Farmington CT, Richardson TX, or Tucson AZ.
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.
RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.
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Top Industries Hiring
- Investment & Asset Management
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in principal accountant jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance with five or more years of progressive experience
- CPA certification or active CPA candidacy strongly preferred
- Proficiency in ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP, or NetSuite
- Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and financial modeling
- Deep knowledge of GAAP and experience preparing financial statements
- Experience with month-end and year-end close processes including reconciliations and journal entries
Tips for Your Principal Accountant Job Search
Tailor your resume to the reporting framework
Specify whether your experience is in GAAP, IFRS, or government fund accounting. Principal accountant roles in the public sector screen for GASB compliance experience, while corporate postings prioritize ASC 606 and ASC 842 fluency.
Lead with your close cycle ownership
Hiring managers want to see that you've owned month-end, quarter-end, or year-end close processes, not just supported them. Name the size of the ledger you managed and any reductions you drove in close cycle time.
Target postings by entity complexity
Principal accountant roles vary sharply by scope. A single-entity manufacturer wants general ledger depth, while a multi-subsidiary company needs consolidation and intercompany elimination experience. Match your resume emphasis to that distinction before applying.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists principal accountant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare technical scenarios for the interview
Expect questions on specific journal entry treatments, deferred revenue recognition, or lease accounting under ASC 842. Rehearse a concise example from your own work for each area rather than explaining the standard in the abstract.
Negotiate using total compensation, not base only
Principal accountant offers often include bonus targets, 401k match, and CPA exam reimbursement. Get the full picture in writing before accepting, and clarify whether the annual bonus is discretionary or tied to measurable targets.
Principal Accountant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most principal accountants?
The companies hiring the most principal accountants right now include Intuit, Amazon, and Capital One, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Minnesota, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Industries with the highest concentration of postings include healthcare systems, defense contractors, and large public companies with complex reporting requirements.
How many principal accountant jobs are remote?
About 77% of principal accountant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with the highest remote share in financial reporting, technical accounting, and revenue recognition roles. Positions tied to physical inventory, plant cost accounting, or government audit tend to require on-site presence more consistently.
How do you become a principal accountant?
Start by earning a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, then build several years of general ledger and financial close experience in staff and senior accountant roles. Earning your CPA license accelerates promotion significantly. From there, taking ownership of reconciliations, audit prep, and financial statement preparation positions you for a principal-level title, especially at organizations with formal career ladders in their accounting function.
Can you get hired as a principal accountant without much experience?
Most employers post principal accountant roles as mid-to-senior positions, so direct entry without experience is uncommon. That said, candidates who have handled full-cycle close, managed complex reconciliations, or led an audit engagement independently often qualify even if their title was senior accountant. Focusing your application on scope of ownership rather than years worked is the most effective way to close that gap.
What does the principal accountant interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a recruiter screen focused on your ERP background and close cycle ownership, followed by a technical interview with the accounting manager or controller covering journal entries, reconciliation approaches, and financial statement preparation. A final round often includes a panel with finance leadership and may include a practical exercise such as reviewing a sample balance sheet or walking through a consolidation scenario you've handled.
Where can I find and apply to principal accountant jobs?
You can find and apply to principal accountant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience in areas like financial reporting, cost accounting, or general ledger management, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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