Sales Tax Accountant

Legal Entity: American Honda Finance Corp.

Business Unit: American Honda Finance Corp

Department: Corporate Tax

Division: Finance & Administration Division

Work Location: Torrance - Main Campus Location

Shift: 1st

Workstyle: Remote Eligible up to 20%

Career Level: 4

Job Grade: Exempt-2

Salary Range: $73,300.00 - $

American Honda Finance is seeking a Sales Tax Accountant for our Corporate Tax division.

This position ensures compliance with sales tax statutes by accurately assessing and remitting 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.

• 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or Business Administration.
• Three to five years’ experience in multi-state sales tax filing.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Access, Excel); experience with 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.
• 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.

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

• Competitive Base Salary.
• 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.
• 401(k) 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.

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.