Accounting Assistant Jobs in Springfield, MA (NOW HIRING)

Date Posted:

2026-08-19

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-ETC ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG ETC

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

At RTX, the world 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. 

Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years.

Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Pratt and Whitney has an exciting opportunity for a Accounting Specialist, International Aero Engines AG.

The position will be a hybrid position based out of our East Hartford, Connecticut campus location.

What You Will Do:

The International Aero Engines (IAE) AG accounting organization is looking for a motivated Accounting & Controllership Specialist.

Our position will provide financial reporting, accounting, and analytical support for the IAE AG organization. 

This accounting organization is responsible for managing a complete and accurate monthly closing (STAT and GAAP) within prescribed timeframes, and for consolidating the financial results of all its entities and submitting those results to the Collaborators, including Pratt & Whitney.
 
Departments Interacted with and key customers:  Exposure to Pratt & Whitney Controllers organization, external auditors, internal auditors, and Collaborators.
 

Key Responsibilities:

- Responsible for monthly closing including, but not limited to analysis and journal entry posting and ensuring the ledger, SAP/HFM, are accurate and reconciled timely.

- Manage inventory details, transactions and related accounting.

- Provide support and financial data to Pratt & Whitney’s sub-collaborators.

- Collaborating with the engine leasing group to maintain and manage the fixed assets ledger for assets worth over $100M+.

- Collaborating with various groups within the organization to analyze financial data for best practices for financials.

- Coordinate additional year-end and quarterly reporting requirements on-time and accurately for Pratt including variance analysis.

- Take a proactive role in supporting special projects.

Qualifications You Must Have:

- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field required with at least 5+ years of relevant work experience; OR a Master's degree with 3+ years of relevant work experience.

- Proficiency with MS Excel.

- Strong data analytics skills and interpersonal skills with ability to work with individuals and/or team at all levels.

- U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Qualifications We Prefer:

- Adept using the following business Systems: SAP, OneStream, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and OneNote).

- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and must be able to work with all levels of employees and management. 

- Experience driving positive changes within an organization.  

Learn More & Apply Now:

What is my role type?

In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. We’ve introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment.

This role is:

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. This means that responsibilities of the job need to be performed onsite on a regular basis.

* This requisition is eligible for relocation and an employee referral award.  ALL eligibility requirements must be met to receive the referral award.

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 86,800 USD - 165,200 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 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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