Accounting Associate

Hanwha Q CELLS USA Corp (“HQC US”) develops, invests, and delivers solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery energy storage systems (BESS) projects through Engineering, Procurement, Construction (EPC) services in North America.
The company brings a decade of global leadership in solar PV to deliver utility-scale power generation plants customized for local and regional energy markets. HQC US offers the full spectrum of PV solutions – from the core technology of cells and modules to large-scale project development and investment. With proven capabilities across the solar and battery storage value chain, HQC US minimizes uncertainty and risk and helps customers achieve a higher return on their investment in renewable energy.
The Accounting Associate will provide accounting and finance support to the Corporate Finance team and will work closely with the Senior Accounting Manager and the Assistant Accounting Manager. This position reports to the Head of Corporate Finance or another senior management personnel that the Vice President/President of the Company may designate. This position is located in Irvine, California and working hours are Monday through Friday, from 9:00am to 6:00pm or from 8:00am to 5:00pm 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Handling accounts payable for separate entities and vendors
• Comparing purchase orders, prices, and terms of payment
• Ensuring invoices are paid in a timely and accurate manner while adhering to departmental procedures
• Processing due invoices for payments
• Reviewing employees’ expense reports and posting journal entries.
• Verifying the billing information provided by the project managers and preparing monthly progress AR invoices
• Verifying the billing information provided by O&M manager and preparing monthly electricity sales AR invoices
• Communicating with clients for payment requests and arrangement
• Recording and tracking payments in databases
• Preparing financial statements of partnership entities as wells as calculating monthly/quarterly cash distribution and coordinating with partners and legal department to prepare member resolutions.
• Performing other accounting and finance duties as needed

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or another business-related field
• Minimum of 2 years of professional accounting experience
• Hands-on experience in accounting, financial closing, bookkeeping, and ledger management
• Previous experience working in a multinational company preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present and explain complex information clearly
• Strong, self-motivated team player
• Strong Microsoft Office Skills, including Excel, Word, Outlook

The anticipated starting pay range of this position, which is to be located in Irvine, CA is $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 base salary per year. 
The above-listed salary range is required by the California Pay Transparency Act and may differ depending on the location of those candidates hired nationwide. The salary range shared in the job description is for the listed position and only pertains to the candidate if they work in Irvine, CA. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to internal pay equity, skill set, education, licenses and certifications, geographic location, essential job duties and requirements, and the necessary experience relative to the job’s minimum qualifications. An additional discretionary bonus structure or incentives may be offered as part of the overall compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, dental, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS ·  Stationary Position: frequently remains stationary up to 90% of the time and sitting up to 8 hours in a day·  Move/Traverse: infrequently bend, stand, stoop and/or walk·  Carry Weight: infrequently carry weight and/or lift objects (light to heavy) weighing up to 10 pounds·  Hearing and Speech: frequently communicates with the ability to hear and talk on a regular basis with employees, coworkers, and all personnel matters; must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations·  Sight: frequent use of sight to detect images on computer, office documents, and office objects near and far·  Climb: occasionally ascends/descends on stairway to get to office upper and lower floors·  Travel: review above travel requirement for this position
WORK ENVIRONMENT ·  Regular professional, office business setting·  Noise level ranges from low to moderate (if in office setting)·  Noise level ranges from moderate to high (if on construction worksite)
Hanwha Q Cells is proud to be an at-will Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity