Senior Accountant

Howmet Fastening Systems (HFS) is seeking Sr. Accountant in our Carson location. HFS is a business unit of Howmet Aerospace, headquartered in Torrance, California. We hold the number one global position in aerospace fastening systems, and we're the North American leader in commercial transportation fasteners. Our high-tech, multi-material fastening systems are found nose to tail on aircraft and aerospace engines. Our products are also critical components of industrial gas turbines, automobiles, commercial transportation vehicles, and construction and industrial equipment.

About Howmet Aerospace

Howmet Aerospace is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the Company's primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems and airframe structural components necessary for mission-critical performance and efficiency in aerospace and defense applications, as well as forged wheels for commercial transportation. With approximately 1,150 granted and pending patents, the Company's differentiated technologies enable lighter, more fuel-efficient aircraft and commercial trucks to operate with a lower carbon footprint. For more information, visit www.howmet.com

Job duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares reports of key operational metrics on a timely basis for tracking performance to forecast and budget. and meet external reporting requirements. Analyzes operational performance in comparison to profit plan and prepares related reports for use by operational personnel;
• Prepares, analyze and reviews product margins, including DVP Analysis;
• Prepares month-end general ledger entries. Responsible for the accuracy and integrity of the financial data in the Trial Balance;
• Responsible for month end processing of ERP system including running all ME reports, closing the current month and opening the new month;
• Monitors daily ERP interface to Oracle General Ledger and Accounts receivable and trouble-shoots any problems;
• Calculate and validate CIP (Continuous Improvement Projects) Savings;
• Manage Fixed Asset from RFA, project accounting, asset tag management, disposition, and preparation of Capital Status Report.
• Prepare monthly account reconciliations.
• Conducts monthly internal audits (ASATS) in accordance with internal audit procedures and compliance calendar;
• Maintains full compliance with Company policies and procedures and conducts all activities in accordance with Company Standards of Business Conduct;
• Ensure that all work activities are performed in accordance with established safety and environmental standards;
• Performs other duties as assigned by the controller.

Benefits/Salary:

The position includes competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance (medical, dental, vision), excellent 401k matching program, paid holidays and vacation. The salary range for this position is $80,000 to $100,000.

Requirements:

• Minimum of Bachelor degree in accounting or finance required
• Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years in Accounting in a manufacturing company
• Must be proficient in Excel. Super-User preferred.
• Must be punctual and reliable in terms of attendance and work hours.
• Experience in Aerospace manufacturing preferred.
• Experience in SOX preferred.
• Exposure to cost accounting preferred, but not required. Must be willing to be trained to perform certain cost accounting functions.
• Employees 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;