Intern – Financial Accounting Services (FAS)

Job Description

Intern – Financial Accounting Services (FAS) | Howmet Aerospace

The Tone:
This is a 12-week internship at Howmet Aerospace, located in Pittsburgh, PA with hybrid work capability. Howmet Aerospace manufactures advanced engineered solutions, primarily focusing on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts, and forged wheels for the aerospace and transportation industries. This role is crucial for an intern to become an active member of the Financial Shared Services team, contributing to real-world challenges through impactful assignments and developing practical accounting and finance skills.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal (12-week program)
• Location: Hybrid Pittsburgh, PA
• Pay: $20–$22 hourly
• Team: Financial Shared Services (FAS)
• Mission: Utilize Excel and various tools to perform financial accounting services tasks such as account reconciliations and journal entries, including leading a review of Standard Operating Procedures.
• Tech Stack: Excel, accounting systems

What You’ll Actually Do
• Project Leadership: Lead a thorough review of FAS Standard Operating Procedures and update the yearly review process for the team.
• General Ledger Support: Utilize accounting systems in connection with monthly general ledger financial close and consolidation, assisting with related ad hoc projects and location support.
• Lease Accounting: Gain exposure to lease accounting by reconciling lease balance sheet accounts, analyzing related standard operating procedures, and assisting with leases in evergreen status and ad hoc requests.
• Customer Accounts Management: Contact customers to follow up on the payment status of invoices, send statements, document correspondence, and reconcile customer accounts to ensure ledgers are synchronized.
• Financial Analysis: Analyze business operations to identify key performance issues, apply finance and accounting principles to real-life scenarios, and prepare quarterly files for balance sheet reconciliation reviews.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently enrolled in an accredited Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics with an expected graduation date in Fall 2027 or Spring 2028. This is an entry-level position.
• Experience: Demonstrated participation in an internship, work, research, or extracurricular activities. Involved with at least one extracurricular activity.
• Skills: Knowledge of Microsoft Office.