Specialist, Government Accounting

Location: US-TX-REMOTE

 Position Role Type: Remote

 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 Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology. Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.  We are seeking a Financial Analyst to join the Government Accounting and Controls team.  Government Accounting and Controls serves the corporation by performing government cost accounting and compliance activities that facilitate business with the U.S. Government.  This includes regular interface with a broad finance network across the company as well as direct interaction with government oversight agency representatives.  The team works in a dynamic environment and partners with business unit colleagues to support company strategies, maximize cost recovery, and demonstrate an unwavering commitment to compliance.

Prepare and support the Forward Pricing Rate Proposal (FPRP) and negotiate selected rates into the Forward Pricing Rate Agreement (FPRA) Maintain complaint cost accounting practices for business units and home office and familiarization with Cost Accounting Standards Board (CASB) Disclosure Statements Maintain government accounting framework, including translating from performance accounting to government cost accounting Develop, analyze and submit actual rates vs. the FPRP / FPRA Prepare, submit and analyze the annual Incurred Cost Submission for the establishment of final billing rate agreement Interface with Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) and Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) as required on topics related to forward pricing rates, billing rates, incurred cost and related audits Qualifications You Must Have Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience Experience with Microsoft Excel Qualifications We Prefer Analytical skills with the ability to effectively summarize analyses and communicate at various levels Experience balancing multiple priorities and producing quality work within a given timeframe Experience supporting both internal and external audits Experience with Microsoft Access, SAP Hyperion and/or OneStream  is preferred Familiarity with relevant Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and Federal Acquisitions Regulations (FAR) cost principles Prior association / interaction with DCAA and DCMA What We Offer Benefits Some of our competitive benefits package includes:  Medical, dental, and vision insurance Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option Tuition reimbursement program Student Loan Repayment Program Life insurance and disability coverage Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning Adoption Assistance          Autism Benefit Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits