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(S) Cost Accountant

Howmet Aerospace · Morristown, Tennessee, US

Job Roles: The Cost Accountant is responsible for all areas of cost accounting including actual and standard cost calculations, analyzing cost variances incl...

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Job 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: EDUCATION: 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...