Sales Tax Accountant

Sales Tax Accountant

American Honda Finance is seeking a Sales Tax Accountant for our Corporate Tax division. This position allows AHFC to be in compliance with sales tax statues by ensuring the accurate assessment and remittance of sales tax for lease vehicles owned by AHFC and other entities and by maintaining tax rates and rules in AHFC's lease and loan system.

Key Accountabilities

Key Accountabilities include but not limited to:

• 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.

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

We are looking for qualified people with diverse backgrounds and experiences, open minds, and a disciplined work ethic. To bring the future to Honda as a Tax Accountant, you must have:

• 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

Other Job Specific Skills:

• History of timely and accurate completion of assigned tasks
• Knowledge and experience with CASS and AF preferred.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple due dates
• Strong knowledge of tax laws, regulations, and auditing procedures

Working Conditions

Workstyle - 80/20 (4 days in office 1 day remote) Torrance, location

What Differentiates Honda and Makes 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.