Cost Accountant (Manufacturing Operations)

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.
• Skills: Strong analytical reasoning, problem-solving, and Microsoft Excel modeling skills. Familiarity with enterprise ERP systems (SAP).
• Bonus: Manufacturing setting experience preferred.