Intern – Financial Accounting Services

Howmet Aerospace

. Utilize Excel and other tools for Financial Accounting Services tasks, including account reconciliations and journal entries .

Posted 9/21/2026internshipPittsburgh • Pennsylvania • United StatesEntry Level💰 $20 - $22 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong financial accounting skills, including account reconciliations, journal entries, and lease accounting. Proficient in utilizing Excel and accounting systems for financial analysis and reporting.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Financial AccountingAccount ReconciliationLease AccountingMicrosoft ExcelBachelor's Degree in Accounting

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Hard Skills

Account ReconciliationJournal Entry BookingFinancial AnalysisGeneral Ledger ConsolidationCredit EvaluationStandard Operating Procedures ReviewProcess AnalysisAd Hoc GL ProjectsBalance Sheet ReconciliationInvoice Management

Soft Skills

CommunicationTeam CollaborationProblem SolvingAttention to DetailCustomer Service

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeAccounting Systems

Industry Keywords

Financial Accounting ServicesLease AccountingCredit ProcessesGPA RequirementExtracurricular Participation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Spring

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Utilize Excel and other tools for Financial Accounting Services tasks, including account reconciliations and journal entries
Lead a thorough review of FAS Standard Operating Procedures and update the yearly review process
Attend meetings with the leadership team
Gain exposure to lease accounting
Reconcile lease balance sheet accounts
Analyze process-related standard operating procedures
Assist with leases in evergreen status and ad hoc leasing requests
Use accounting systems for monthly general ledger financial close and consolidation
Assist with ad hoc GL projects and GL location support
Prepare quarterly files for balance sheet reconciliation reviews
Perform monthly journal entry bookings and account reconciliation tasks
Analyze business operations and identify key performance issues
Apply finance and accounting principles to real-life scenarios
Contact customers regarding invoice payment status, send statements and reminders, document correspondence, and escalate stuck items
Ensure customer exposure aligns with approved credit limits and recommend whether held orders should be released
Reconcile customer AP ledgers with the AR ledger
Evaluate customer creditworthiness and recommend appropriate credit limits
Participate in ASAT testing to ensure credit processes are controlled and capable

Requirements

What you’ll need

Currently enrolled in an accredited Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics
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
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Employment eligibility verification required at the time of hire
Visa sponsorship is not available

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid work experience
Engaging and challenging projects
Networking opportunities
Volunteer events
Social activities
Relocation stipend of $3,600 for students located 50+ miles from the physical internship location
Hybrid schedule with remote work capability
Housing stipend for students from colleges and universities across the U.S.
Learning, development, and mentorship opportunities