Sales Tax Accountant

American Honda Finance Corp.•Torrance, CA

17h•$73,300 - $110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

American Honda Finance is seeking a Sales Tax Accountant for its Corporate Tax division. This position is crucial for maintaining compliance with sales tax statutes by ensuring the accurate assessment and remittance of sales tax for lease vehicles owned by AHFC and other entities. The role involves maintaining tax rates and rules within AHFC’s lease and loan system.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or Business Administration
Three to five years’ experience in multi-state sales tax filing
PC proficient in MS Office environment (Word, Access, and Excel), AI and automated solutions
Applied knowledge of accounting principles and audit procedures
Effective communication skills with all levels of associates and management
History of timely and accurate completion of assigned tasks
Ability to organize and manage multiple due dates
Strong knowledge of tax laws, regulations, and auditing procedures

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience with CASS and AF preferred.

Responsibilities

Review sales tax reports for accuracy.
Prepare and file monthly, quarterly, semiannual and annual sales and use tax returns for all required states, including supporting schedules for audit trail purposes.
Review returns filed by sales tax staff for accuracy and compliance.
Create, maintain, and run Data Warehouse queries.
Gather and organize sales tax audit documentation.
Support supervisor in sales tax and bad debt refund audits.
Provide customer service support to service centers.