Accounting Sr. Specialist (100010)

Job Purpose

Support North America consolidation, technical accounting, and financial reporting activities by preparing accurate financial statements analyses, consolidated journal entries, process improvement, problem solving, assisting researching and documenting IFRS and U.S. GAAP accounting matters, and coordinating with internal stakeholders to promote consistent, compliant reporting across NA Honda entities.

Key Accountabilities

• Prepare and support NA financial close and consolidation activities, including reporting schedules, preparing deliverables, intercompany/non-core transaction analysis, variance explanations, reconciliations, consolidated JE; own assigned workstreams and reporting areas for NA entities; perform and maintain relevant SOX controls.
• Actively contribute to process, control, template, and reporting improvements; maintain & update consolidation reporting manual & reference materials and provide peer support as directed and noted.
• Participate and lead projects to support department level and business level themes; be the contact for assigned entities to provide approved guidance, solution, and accounting conclusion; coordinate, drive execution and track progress with IT teams for IT implementation projects relating to assigned NA entities.
• Aid with audit, SOX compliance, and reporting requests by preparing evidence, responding to inquiries, tracking open items, and helping ensure HM Global Accounting Policy and/or accounting conclusions are consistently applied across NA entities.
• Assist with research and application of latest IT tools to revamp reporting & close processes; demonstrate knowledge sharing within the team and increasing overall efficiency of the team.
• Research, analyze, and apply IFRS and U.S. GAAP properly; assist in draft accounting memos or PPT creation, gathering supporting workpapers for review by direct supervisor or senior technical accounting principal.

Qualifications, Experience, And Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• CPA, CPA eligibility, or equivalent technical accounting credential/experience strongly preferred; CPA may be required based on final role approval.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting and financial compliance experience – public accounting and private industry experience combined, of which 4+ years spent in public accounting.
• Strong knowledge of automotive, manufacturing, multi-entity, or consumer markets industry accounting preferred.
• Experience with financial close, consolidation, financial reporting, reconciliations, technical accounting research, or audit support required.
• Involvement in business and/or finance implementation projects, working knowledge of IT lifecycle and implementation (leadership role – preferred).
• Experience coordinating with business partners, auditors, affiliates, subsidiaries, or a global parent company preferred.
• Experience with new IT technology tools, automation/financial system automation to drive efficiencies.

What Differentiates Honda and Make Us an Employer of Choice?

• 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
• Eldercare Support
• Wellbeing Program
• Community Service and Engagement Programs
• Product Programs