(S) Cost Accountant

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 .

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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.comEDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration (required) CPA, CMA, or progress toward certification (preferred but not required)

EXPERIENCE: 3-5 years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment

Experience performing standard cost updates, variance analysis, and inventory accounting

Prior involvement in month‑end close processes

Experience supporting or owning modules in an ERP system (preferably manufacturing-focused)

Experience with internal controls, segregation of duties, and audit support

Prior experience with lot traceability or regulated manufacturing environments (preferred)

Experience working in a manufacturing ERP system; ability to become the Business Process Owner (BPO) for cost, inventory, and lot trace modulesJob Roles:

The Cost Accountant is responsible for all areas of cost accounting including actual and standard cost calculations, analyzing cost variances including labor, yield, variable and fixed overhead rates.

Perform month end close in local ERP system "OCHMS".

Cost accountant is also the local business process owner "BPO" of OCHMS, including set up, training and support of lot trace programs.

Job Responsibilities:



* Calculate department overhead rates


* Calculate actual and standard cost including direct material, direct labor and overhead


* Analyze cost variances, work with operations to understand variances and recommend standard cost changes to Plant Mgr, Controller and leadership team


* Analyze direct material cost changes in raw material, outside services and WIP.

Update ERP for any chan...