On-site Manufacturing Cost Accountant: Margin & Inventory

Howmet Aerospace Inc.; Fontana (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with employer matching

Paid holidays and vacation

Parental leave

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Tuition Assistance Program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace Inc. is seeking a Cost Accountant to join our Fontana, CA site. The role focuses on cost accounting in a manufacturing setting, ensuring GAAP compliance and accurate inventory valuation while supporting annual cost rolls and monthly financial analysis.

You will collaborate with operations, manufacturing engineering, procurement, and finance teams to improve margins, budgets, and forecasts. A BA in Accounting or Finance and 2+ years of cost accounting experience are required,

Qualifications

• A BA degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• +2 years of Cost Accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Expert skills in financial reporting, cost accounting, budgeting, planning and forecasting.
• A demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple projects within timelines and costs.
• Strong knowledge of Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint; familiarity with Infor tools is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Partner with operation teams to improve cost and gross margin.
• Manage inventory transactions to ensure GAAP compliance and costing accuracy.
• Update cost rolls timely and manage annual cost roll with new rates.
• Prepare daily/monthly P&L analyses and margins for management.
• Review and update standard costs for each work cell per company policies.
• Assist in ERP upgrade evaluations and financial forecasts.

Skills

Cost accounting

US GAAP

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial reporting

Education

BA in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Infor Visual Manufacturing

Infor Global Financials

Excel

Word

Access

PowerPoint

Job description

Howmet Aerospace Inc. is seeking a Cost Accountant to join our Fontana, CA site. The role focuses on cost accounting in a manufacturing setting, ensuring GAAP compliance and accurate inventory valuation while supporting annual cost rolls and monthly financial analysis.

You will collaborate with operations, manufacturing engineering, procurement, and finance teams to improve margins, budgets, and forecasts. A BA in Accounting or Finance and 2+ years of cost accounting experience are required,