Accountant

About the Job 

Sony Honda Mobility of America Inc, based in Culver City, CA, is a subsidiary of Sony Honda Mobility Inc headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. As a 50/50 joint venture between Sony and Honda, SHM was established in Japan on September 28th, 2022, with over 200 employees in Tokyo. Sony Honda Mobility of America, situated in Culver City, California, was established in March 2023, where our dedicated team is working on introducing the electric vehicle, AFEELA, to the market. AFEELA embodies the essence of "FEEL," central to the mobility experience, fostering an interactive relationship where people "FEEL" mobility as an intelligent entity, and mobility reciprocates by "FEELing" people and society through sensing and network IT technologies. Our mission is to move people through innovative solutions inspired by diversity.

 

Position Summary

SHMA is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Accountant to join our growing team in Culver City, C.A. As the Accountant at SHMA, you will be responsible for supporting day-to-day general ledger (GL) activities, accounts payable (AP) processes, and assisting with the development of accounting policies and documentation. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the establishment of financial systems and processes in a dynamic, start-up environment.

 

Job Responsibilities

 

• Support daily accounting operations, including GL entries, reconciliations, and month-end close processes.

• Manage accounts payable processes, including invoice processing, vendor payments, and ensuring compliance with company policies.

• Assist in preparing financial reports such as P&L statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports.

• Contribute to the documentation and implementation of accounting policies and internal controls.

• Assist the upcoming ERP implementation, focusing on GL, AP, and Inventory modules.

• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance with IFRS and relevant regulations.

• Provide support for audits and tax filings by organizing and preparing necessary documentation.

 

 

Qualifications for Position

 

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• Minimum 3 years of accounting experience, with hands-on experience in GL and AP processes.

• Familiarity with ERP systems (experience with Oracle preferred).

• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP/IFRS and accounting best practices.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP).

• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred

• Experience in an organization with a small but growing team.

• Hands-on experience with Oracle ERP, specifically GL, AP, and Inventory modules.

• Strong project management skills, particularly in ERP implementation or process improvement.

• CPA or CMA certification (or working toward certification).

• Familiarity with inventory accounting processes and multi-state tax compliance.

 

 

Benefits

 

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

• Flexible Working Policy

• Paid parental leave

• 401 Program

• “Take What You Need” time off policy, with a minimum of 15 days off per year, and holiday breaks

• Yearly bonuses (subject to eligibility)

• Company phone (subject to eligibility)

• Company swag

• A brand new laptop and monitor

• Special discounts on Sony products

• Learning and Development quarterly stipend

• More to come!

 

 

 

 

The anticipated annual base salary for this position is $90,000-$105,000. This range does not include any other compensation components or other benefits that an individual may be eligible for.  The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.    

 

Sony Honda Mobility of America is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy), gender, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, military status, status as a veteran or disabled veteran, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, genetic information, medical condition, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation.

 

Disability Accommodation for Applicants

Sony Honda Mobility of America provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job application procedures. For reasonable accommodation requests, please contact us by email at SHMA-Recruiting@sony-honda-mobility.com Please indicate the position you are applying for.