Cost Accountant

Job Title

Finance Position

Job Description

Partners with operation teams to reduce costs and improve gross margin, manages inventory transaction accuracies to ensure no major inventory write-offs or write-downs. Provides timely update of cost rolls and manages the once-a-year cost roll with new rates.

Duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be required and assigned at any time:

• Partners with Operation Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Procurement, Outside Processing and Inventory Control to improve operation excellence
• Manages cost accounting transactions to ensure compliance with US GAAP and Company Costing Policies and Procedures
• Ensures inventory valuation accuracy through correct costing, analysis, and cycle count tracking
• Performs analysis and support to Operation Management to achieve the cost reduction goals
• Assists in the preparation of daily and monthly P&Ls
• Reviews and updates standard costs for each work cell based on Company requirements
• Prepares and effectively communicates margin analysis and reports to Operation Management
• Assists in preparing costing data for major business decisions
• Leads the annual physical inventory counts and quarterly mini counts
• Assists Controller in developing financial forecasts, budgets, and operating plans
• Assists in the evaluation and preparation of ERP upgrades
• Participates and provides financial support in Theory of Constraints (ToC) and other LEAN initiatives
• Provides other duties as needed and assigned.

Qualifications

A BA degree in Accounting or Finance

+2 years of Cost Accounting experience in a manufacturing environment

Expert skills in all accounting disciplines, including financial reporting, cost accounting, budgeting, planning and forecasting

A demonstrated ability to simultaneously administer and coordinate multiple, ongoing projects, ensuring that they are implemented effectively within targeted timelines and costs.

Good knowledge of Word, Access, Excel, Power Point, and other applicable tools. Knowledge of Infor Visual Manufacturing and Infor Global Financials is highly desirable.

Pay Rate

$72k - $95k depending on experience

About Us

Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. Our primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With $8.3 Billion in revenue in 2025, our products play a crucial role in enabling fuel efficiency and lightweighting, contributing to our customers' success and making a positive impact on the world.

Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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