Cost Accountant

Howmet Aerospace • Fontana, CA

115d • $72,000 - $95,000

About The Position

The position involves partnering with operation teams to reduce costs and improve gross margin while managing inventory transaction accuracies to ensure no major inventory write-offs or write-downs. The role requires providing timely updates of cost rolls and managing the once-a-year cost roll with new rates. The candidate will work closely with various departments including Operation Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Procurement, Outside Processing, and Inventory Control to enhance operational excellence.

Requirements

• 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.
• Demonstrated ability to simultaneously administer and coordinate multiple, ongoing projects.
• Good knowledge of Word, Access, Excel, Power Point, and other applicable tools.
• 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, customers, and outside regulatory agencies.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra, geometry, percentages, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where standardization exists.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Infor Visual Manufacturing and Infor Global Financials.
• Global Visual experience.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $72k - $95k depending on experience.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Primary Metal Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree