Senior Cost Accountant - Manufacturing

American Accounting Association; Torrance (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

American Honda Motor Co., Inc. in Torrance, CA is seeking a Senior Cost Accountant - Manufacturing to own complex accounting activities for plant operations, including cost accounting, inventory, and financial statements.

You will partner with operations and finance to analyze variances and margins, support budgeting and forecasting, and audits, leveraging GAAP knowledge and ERP systems in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• GAAP knowledge and internal controls
• ERP systems experience (SAP or Oracle)
• Advanced Excel skills
• Audits support experience
• Budgeting and forecasting experience

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for manufacturing operations
• Perform general ledger reconciliations and ensure accuracy of accounting entries
• Support cost accounting, inventory valuation, and variance analysis for plant activities
• Collaborate with operations and finance to develop budgets and forecasts
• Ensure GAAP compliance and internal controls
• Assist audits with schedules and documentation
• Identify process improvements and system enhancements
• Prepare management reports and dashboards for data-driven decisions

Skills

Financial reporting

General ledger accounting

Cost accounting

Budgeting and forecasting

Financial analysis

GAAP compliance

Variance analysis

Advanced Excel

Internal controls and audit support

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Senior Cost Accountant - Manufacturing

Employer American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Location Torrance, California Salary Competitive Closing date Sep 24, 2026

Focus Area Cost Accounting Role Type Accountant Role Level Senior Certifications CISA – Certified Information System Auditor Work Mode Hybrid Employment Type Full Time Organization Type Corporate

Job Details

American Honda Motor Co., Inc. seeks an Accounting Senior Specialist to support its U.S. manufacturing operations. In this role, you will own complex accounting activities, including financial statement preparation, general ledger reconciliations, and cost accounting for plant operations. You will partner with operations and finance teams to analyze inventory, variances, and margins, and support budgeting and forecasting. Leveraging strong GAAP knowledge and ERP expertise, you will ensure compliance, strengthen internal controls, support audits, and drive process improvements in a collaborative, innovation-driven culture.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for manufacturing operations
• Perform general ledger reconciliations and ensure accuracy of accounting entries
• Support cost accounting, inventory valuation, and variance analysis for plant activities
• Collaborate with operations and finance teams to develop budgets and forecasts
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and corporate accounting policies
• Assist with internal and external audits, providing schedules and documentation
• Identify process improvement opportunities and support systems enhancements
• Prepare management reports and dashboards to support data-driven decisions

Required Skills

• Financial reporting
• General ledger accounting
• Cost accounting
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Financial analysis
• GAAP compliance
• Variance analysis
• ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)
• Advanced Excel
• Internal controls and audit support