Senior Cost Accountant

What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a Honda
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!

This position utilizes analytical skills and professional accounting knowledge to support Purchasing and Specification Control in the development of six annual budget events. The role ensures accurate financial reporting of actuals and delivers detailed budget-to-actual analysis. 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 impact on company financial statements.

• Perform monthly close responsibilities related to sales and materials and present results to senior management
• Conduct sales and materials analysis for six annual budget events and present findings to senior leadership
• Develop sales breakdowns and profit analysis using strong accounting and analytical skills with minimal supervision
• Prepare parts and unit pricing quotes independently
• Analyze material usage and sales price variances and provide actionable insights

Minimum Educational Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance with a minimum of 2 years of experience OR
• Associate degree with a minimum of 5 years of accounting-related experience

Minimum Experience
• 2 to 5 years with a Bachelor’s degree
• 5 or more years with an Associate’s degree

Other Job-Specific Skills
• Knowledge of accounting principles including GAAP, IFRS, and cost accounting
• Strong understanding of accounting functions, terminology, and application of accounting concepts
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Understanding of Honda accounting processes preferred
• Financial analysis experience preferred
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills including Excel and PowerPoint
• SAP knowledge and experience

• Office or hybrid work environment
• 5 to 10 hours of overtime per week as needed
• Occasional travel required

What differentiates Honda and make us an employer of choice?

Total Rewards:

• 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)

Career Growth:

• Advancement Opportunities
• Career Mobility  
• Education Reimbursement for Continued Learning
• Training and Development programs 

Additional Offerings:

• Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
• Lifestyle Account
• Childcare Reimbursement Account
• Elder Care Support
• Wellbeing Program
• Community Service and Engagement Programs
• Product Programs

Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.