Intern - Financial Accounting Services (FAS)

At Howmet Aerospace, we're always in airplane mode! Our global teams are passionate about engineered solutions that advance the world through the aerospace, automotive, defense and commercial transportation industries. Become a part of our diverse culture of learning, development, and mentorship as an Intern - Financial Accounting Services (FAS) in Summer 2027.

Your education is just the beginning - you'll become an active member of our Financial Shared Services team located in Pittsburgh, PA. During our 12-week internship program, you'll tackle real-world challenges through impactful assignments, and work alongside our industry changemakers.

The Intern - Financial Accounting Services (FAS) will utilize Excel and various other tools to perform a variety of tasks with FAS such as account reconciliations and journal entries.

Intern Impact Project: Lead a thorough review of FAS Standard Operating Procedures and update the yearly review process.

A Day in the Life at Howmet...

In addition to your impact project work, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Attend meetings with the leadership team
• Gain exposure to lease accounting
  • Reconcile lease balance sheet accounts
  • Analyze standard operating procedures (SOPs) related to the process
  • Assist with the leases in evergreen status
  • Ad Hoc leasing requests
• Use the accounting systems in connection with monthly general ledger financial close and consolidation.
• Assist with ad hoc projects related to the GL
• Assist with GL location support
  • Preparing quarterly files for balance sheet reconciliation reviews with location
  • Performs monthly tasks related to journal entry bookings and account reconciliation completions.
• Analyze business operations and identifying key performance issues
• Apply finance/accounting principles to real-life scenarios
• Contact customers to follow on the payment status of invoices (both in advance and when overdue), send statements and reminders, document correspondence and escalate stuck items as appropriate.
• Ensure that customer exposure is consistent with the approved credit limit. Make recommendations on whether held orders should be released.
• Reconcile customer accounts to ensure customer AP ledgers are in synch with our AR ledger.
• Evaluate the creditworthiness of new or existing customers and recommending an appropriate credit limit.
• Participate in ASAT testing to ensure credit processes are in control and capable.
  

ABOUT THE TEAM

Howmet Aerospace Internship Programs

Invest your summer with Howmet Aerospace and gain so much more! Our programs include paid work experience, engaging and challenging projects, networking opportunities, volunteer events, and social activities.

Our Pittsburgh, PA internships follow a hybrid-schedule, inclusive of remote work capability, and a housing stipend for students from colleges and universities across the U.S.

Find us on the Handshake platform to view our internship and entry-level opportunities, learn more about our company and culture, and visit with us while we're on your campus!

Work & Play in Pittsburgh, PA

A huge player in sports and the arts, Pittsburgh, PA is an exciting city to live in! Home to three professional sports teams (the Pittsburgh Penguins, the Pittsburgh Pirates, and the Pittsburgh Steelers) there are many opportunities to catch a game and cheer on your favorite team! Or take some time to experience our city's rich culture by attending musical performances at the Benedum Center or explore one of our 30+ museums!

Your Education, Skills, and Experience:

• Currently enrolled in an accredited Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics with an expected graduation date in Fall 2027 or Spring 2028
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or equivalent
• Demonstrated internship, work, research, or extracurricular participation
• Involved with at least 1 extracurricular activity
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Interns must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Compensation for this internship opportunity ranges between $20- $22 per hour. (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to factors such as education, experience, skillset, and/or location).

A relocation stipend in the amount of $3,600 will be provided to students located 50+ miles from the physical location of the internship.