Tax Accounting Coordinator at American Honda Motor Co., Inc. in Torrance, California

Job Description:

Honda has a clear vision for the future in 2030, and it’s a joyful one. We are looking for people with the individual skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals. We are seeking diversity of thought and experience to drive innovation and help us make fully informed decisions. 

In this role, you will be responsible to accurately report the impact of income taxes in financial statements for the benefit of internal and external stakeholders. This position also better enables Honda to meet its legal and regulatory requirements in order to be a “company that society wants to exist”.

At Honda, our associates take pride in their responsibilities. A typical day as a Tax Accounting Coordinator will include:

• Review and/or update tax provisions on a quarterly and annual basis to ensure compliance with IAS12/ASC 740, IAS 34/APB 28, and FIN 48; research IAS 12/ASC 740 issues for various financial transactions and communicate recommendations to management and staff as required. Manage the AHM Income Tax Accounting (“Provision”) process. Prepare and/or review information to HM for presentation in their consolidated financial statements to ensure compliance with IFRS. Instruct staff on new tax accounting developments and review changes to tax accounting documentation as required. Primary coordinator with the external auditors the quarterly and annual audits of AHM’s separate tax provision and assist the tax manager with the coordination of the consolidated tax provision and related tax footnote disclosures to HM.


• Review and/or update internal controls and maintain SOX documentation regarding income tax provision processes to ensure compliance with SOX Section 404. Coordinate SOX audit of tax provision by internal and external auditors and respond to all management letter comments relating to the tax provision process, as required. Recommend changes to internal controls over income tax processes, as required.


• Serve as the AHM tax lead on special projects (i.e., implementing new accounting standards, ERPs, tax software, etc.). This involves coordination with the tax manager, outside consultants, external auditors, and other Honda accounting, financial reporting, and tax associates to determine proper accounting treatments, policy procedures, and processes.


• Collaborate with the tax compliance team to ensure consistency between the tax provision and tax return. This involves assisting with the preparation of state settlements, answering inquiries from the income tax compliance group, and reviewing estimate calculations.

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 Accounting Coordinator, you must have: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field


• CPA certificate highly desired


• Master’s Degree in Tax is highly desired


• 7+ years of work experience in a CPA firm (min. of 6 years must be in Tax) and/or Tax department of a medium to large size multi-state corporation with progressive experience preparing/reviewing income tax provisions in accordance with IAS 12 and/or ASC 740, including preparing/reviewing tax footnotes for audited financial statements.


• Experience must include preparing, reviewing, and supervising staff in the preparation of federal and multi-state corporate income tax returns.


• ASC 740 (GAAP) tax provision experience required. IAS 12 (IFRS) tax provision experience a plus.


• Strong working knowledge of federal and multi-state income tax laws and regulations.


• Strong working knowledge of income tax accounting under IAS 12 and ASC 740, including FIN 48, and have accounting skills and understanding of IFRS and GAAP.


• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel and use of electronic tax research. Experience using tax preparation software (OneSource Tax Provision) and accounting systems (SAP) a plus.


• Ability to explain tax technical issues to various audiences.


• Detail-oriented and ability to multi-task.


• Strong leadership and staff development skills.

Total Rewards 

Competitive Base Pay                            Medical, Dental, Vision

Remote Work Opportunities                   Bonus Program                

401K Program                                        Honda Product Programs            

Company Lease Car Program

American Honda Motor Co., Inc. 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.

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