Senior Cost Accountant
About The Position
Honda has a clear vision for the future, and it’s a joyful one. We are looking for individuals with the skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals. At our core is innovation. Honda is constantly innovating and developing solutions to drive our business with record success. We strive to be a company that serves as a source of “power” that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative and that helps people expand their own potential. To this end, Honda strives to realize “the joy and freedom of mobility” by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a “zero environmental footprint.” We are looking for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethic to join our team. If your goals and values align with Honda’s, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future! Job Purpose This position uses analytical skills and professional accounting knowledge to support purchasing and specification control teams in the development of six annual budget events. The role ensures accurate reporting of financial data, conducts budget versus actual analysis, and supports cost and pricing calculations. The Senior Cost Accountant is responsible for calculating total product costs including parts, labor, and overhead, and determining product pricing. This role operates with a high level of autonomy and has a direct financial impact on company financial statements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance with a minimum of 2 years of experience, or
- Associate’s degree with a minimum of 5 years of experience in an accounting related role
- 2 to 5 years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree
- Minimum 5 years of experience with an Associate’s degree
- Knowledge of basic accounting principles including GAAP and IFRS with cost accounting background
- Strong understanding of accounting functions, terminology, and the ability to apply accounting concepts
- Strong analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills
- Strong Microsoft Office skills including Excel and PowerPoint
- SAP knowledge and system experience
Nice To Haves
- Understanding of Honda accounting processes preferred, including financial analyst experience
Responsibilities
- Perform monthly closing responsibilities related to sales and materials and present results to senior management
- Conduct sales and materials analysis for six annual budget events and present results to senior management
- Use analytical skills and accounting expertise to create sales breakdowns and profit analysis independently
- Prepare parts and unit pricing quotes with minimal supervision
- Analyze material usage and sales price variances to support financial accuracy and reporting
Benefits
- Competitive Base Salary (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.)
- Paid Overtime
- Regional Bonus (when applicable)
- Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)
- Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdown
- Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- 401K Plan with company match + additional contribution
- Relocation assistance (if eligible)
- Advancement Opportunities
- Career Mobility
- Education Reimbursement for Continued Learning
- Training and Development programs
- Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
- Lifestyle Account
- Childcare Reimbursement Account
- Elder Care Support
- Wellbeing Program
- Community Service and Engagement Programs
- Product Programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
