Accounting Manager

Hanwha Energy USA•Houston, TX

4h•$125,000 - $145,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounting Manager will manage in general accounting matters at corporate finance department and is responsible for all areas relating to financial reporting, which includes developing and maintaining accounting practices and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting. This position is required to meet tight deadlines and a multitude of accounting activities, including general ledger preparation, financial reporting, year-end audit preparation, and the support of budget and forecast activities. This position reports to the accounting team leader, or another senior management personnel that the CFO of the Company may designate. The employee may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by management. All duties will be assigned in accordance with applicable laws and company policies. This position is located in Houston, Texas, and the ideal candidate will be within commutable distance to the Houston office location. Must be present in the office Monday through Friday. Working hours are Monday through Friday, from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with a 1-hour lunch break.

Requirements

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license, highly preferred;
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or another business-related field;
Minimum of 8 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.

Nice To Haves

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license, highly preferred
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

Responsibilities

Oversee end-to-end accounting activities supporting financial statement preparation and the annual audit.
Research and apply accounting guidance for significant, complex, and non-recurring transactions.
Develop and deliver recurring management reports and ad hoc analyses for executive leadership.
Partner cross-functionally to translate financial results into business implications for decision-making.
Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and year-end close, including support for interim reviews and year-end audits.
Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, including variance explanations and non-routine reporting needs.
Coordinate with non-U.S. parent company, subsidiaries, and affiliated entities on reporting and accounting matters.
Design and implement process improvements to strengthen controls and improve efficiency.
Review key agreements in collaboration with stakeholders to assess accounting and financial implications.
Manage AP invoice workflow, including invoice processing and issue resolution.
Train and coach new and existing staff, as needed.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by management.