Senior Accountant
Hanwha Energy USA · Houston, TX · 1 wk ago
On-siteFinance$115k–$130k/yrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Process and/or review and approve AR/AP invoices per the accounting policy and internal controls.
- Identify invoice exceptions and drive resolution through active communication with relevant parties.
- Lead month-end close in the first five (5) business days.
- Prepare and/or review and approve monthly journal entries with proper support.
- Reconcile and review assigned BS/IS accounts (PP&E, intangibles, leases, debt/interest, capitalized/project assets, investments).
- Prepare rollforwards and explain period-to-period variances.
- Complete weekly bank reconciliations and clear reconciling items.
- Reconcile intercompany activity and coordinate issue resolution.
- Prepare and review audit schedules and supporting documents.
- Support bank and lender requests (e.g., reporting, schedules, covenants).
- Document and improve processes and accounting policies to strengthen controls.
- Review records to find errors, gaps, and stale balances.
- Recommend and implement efficiency and automation improvements.
- Research complex accounting topics and draft conclusions for management.
- Train, coach, and supervise staff Accountants and junior team members.
- Review staff work and provide timely, practical feedback.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to support company goals.
- Stay current on accounting guidance through ongoing learning.
- Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license, highly preferred;
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or another business-related field; Minimum of 5-years’ experience in accounting or a related field;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present and explain complex information clearly and with the ability to question and validate information with professional skepticism;
- Demonstrated ability to communicate proactively with internal teams and external parties (e.g., vendors/customers) to resolve issues quickly; comfortable initiating phone calls and maintaining timely follow-ups.
- Flexible to meet business needs during peak periods (month-end close and audit), including overtime (late evenings) and occasional weekend work as required. Exceptional attention to detail and a demonstrated ability to multi-task effectively;
- Strong organizational skills and a commitment to following processes meticulously;
- Comfortable working in a fast-moving and dynamic environment;
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook;
- Hands-on experience in professional accounting experience (including AR/AP invoice process, bookkeeping, and payment process), preferred;
- Experience in ERP (SAP S/4 HANA Cloud), preferred;
- Previous experience working in a multinational company, preferred.
- Bilingual in Korean and English, preferred.
Compensation
$115,000 to $130,000 salary