Cost Accountant

Howmet Aerospace • Fontana, CA • 1d ago

SUMMARY

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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

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.

COMPUTER SKILLS

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

Microsoft Office Suite

Global Visual experience is a plus

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees of organization, customers, and outside regulatory agencies.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra, geometry, percentages circumference and volume

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

?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 $7.4 Billion in revenue in 2024, 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. To learn more about the way Howmet Aerospace Inc. is advancing the sustainability of our customers, markets, and communities where we operate, review the 2024 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com/esg-report. Follow: LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/howmet-aerospace) , Twitter (https://twitter.com/howmetaerospace) , Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/howmetaerospace/) , Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/Howmetaerospace/) , and YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/howmetaerospace) .

Equal Opportunity Employer:

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.

If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email TalentAcquisitionCoE_Howmet@howmet.com

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