Senior Tax Accountant

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Sony Honda Mobility of America Inc. is a proud subsidiary of Sony Honda Mobility Inc., a 50/50 joint venture between Sony and Honda, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Our American headquarters in Culver City, California, established in March 2023, is at the forefront of bringing the innovative electric vehicle, AFEELA, to the US market. AFEELA embodies the essence of "FEEL," creating an interactive relationship where people and mobility connect through advanced sensing and network technologies.

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Position Summary

Sony Honda Mobility of America Inc. (SHMA) is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Tax Accountant to serve as the primary internal owner for tax-related matters. This role will lead tax coordination efforts across the business while partnering closely with external tax firms and advisors to support compliance, advisory, and operational tax needs as SHMA continues to scale.

As part of a lean and growing finance organization, this position will also contribute to general accounting activities as needed. The ideal candidate is hands-on, highly organized, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment where ownership, accountability, and collaboration are essential.

This is a high-impact opportunity to help shape tax processes, controls, and practices for a next-generation mobility company.

Job Responsibilities

Tax Ownership and Coordination

• Serve as the primary internal point of contact for all tax-related matters across the organization.
• Coordinate with external tax firms on tax compliance, advisory support, audits, and special projects.
• Support preparation and filing of federal, state, and local tax returns through third-party providers.
• Review tax deliverables for accuracy, completeness, and alignment with business activities.
• Monitor sales and use tax matters, including transaction taxability, nexus analysis, and exemption handling.
• Respond to tax-related questions arising from sales, operations, customer activity, and returns.
• Participate in tax firm selection and manage ongoing vendor relationships.
• Serve as a liaison with state and local tax authorities as needed.
• Maintain tax documentation, internal controls, and supporting workpapers.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with Accounting, Finance, Operations, Legal, and external advisors to ensure tax considerations are incorporated into business decisions.
• Provide practical tax guidance to internal stakeholders in a clear and business-focused manner.

General Accounting Support

• Support core accounting activities as needed, including account reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and month-end close processes.
• Assist with audit preparation and documentation for internal and external reviews.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of accounting processes, systems, and controls.

Required Qualifications for Position

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5 or more years of progressive tax or accounting experience.
• Practical understanding of U.S. indirect tax concepts, including sales and use tax.
• Experience coordinating with external tax advisors or outsourced compliance providers.
• Strong accounting fundamentals, including general ledger, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Ability to operate independently and manage issues end to end with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

Preferred Qualifications for Position

• Experience supporting consumer-facing or retail businesses, with automotive experience a plus.
• Exposure to multi-state operations and complex tax environments.
• Experience working with ERP systems such as Oracle, NetSuite, or SAP.
• Familiarity with tax automation tools or outsourced compliance models.
• CPA or equivalent professional certification.

Additional Details

• Work Arrangement: This is an on-site role based in Culver City, CA. 
• Travel Requirements: Minimal, though occasional travel to other SHMA sites may be required. 
• Visa Sponsorship: Not available for this position. 

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Flexible Working Policy
• Paid parental leave
• 401k 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 $110,000-$120,000. 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.

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