Cost Accountant (Manufacturing Operations)

American Honda Motor Co., Inc.; Raymond (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

American Honda Motor Co., Inc. in Raymond, OH is seeking a Cost Accountant (Manufacturing Operations) to analyze unit manufacturing costs and support pricing and budgeting activities. This is an in-person, full-time role focusing on cost analysis, month-end close, and variance reporting for multiple models.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s or associate degree with accounting experience and a solid grounding in GAAP/IFRS. SAP and Excel are the core tools used in daily tasks and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Associate with 2+ years accounting experience.
• Foundational GAAP/IFRS knowledge and cost accounting standards.

Responsibilities

• Calculate cost per unit metrics and evaluate impacts on wholesale selling prices.
• Execute month-end financial close activities related to sales, raw materials usage, and inventory reconciliations.
• Prepare sales and materials variance analyses for corporate budget events.
• Generate component and unit pricing quotations under supervision.
• Analyze manufacturing material usage and sales price variances in compliance with GAAP/IFRS.

Skills

Cost analysis

Month-end close

Variance reporting

Pricing quotations

GAAP / IFRS knowledge

General ledger accounts

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Associate degree with 2+ years accounting experience

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Cost Accountant (Manufacturing Operations) | Hired

The Tone:

This is a full-time role at American Honda Motor Co., Inc., located in Raymond, OH. American Honda Motor Co., Inc. manufactures vehicle models, and this foundational accounting position is crucial for analyzing unit manufacturing costs, calculating sales price impacts, and supporting essential corporate budgeting cycles. The role contributes directly to the financial health and pricing strategy of current vehicle models.

The TL;DR

• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-Time
• Location: In-person, Raymond, OH
• Mission: This person analyzes manufacturing costs, calculates sales price impacts, executes monthly financial closings, and supports corporate budgeting cycles.
• Tech Stack: SAP, Microsoft Excel

What You’ll Actually Do

• Cost Analysis: Calculate cost per unit metrics for current production models and evaluate impacts on wholesale selling prices.
• Month-End Close: Execute month-end financial close activities related to sales, raw material usage, and inventory reconciliations.
• Variance Reporting: Prepare sales and materials variance analyses for 6 annual corporate budget events.
• Pricing Quotations: Generate component and unit pricing quotations under accounting management supervision.
• Compliance Analysis: Analyze manufacturing material usage and sales price variances in compliance with GAAP/IFRS.

The Must-Haves

• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (or Associate with 2+ years accounting experience). Foundational knowledge of GAAP/IFRS, cost accounting standards, and general ledger accounts.
• Experience: 0-2 years of cost accounting or corporate finance experience.