Accounting Associate

Hanwha Q CELLS America Inc. (“HQCA”) is headquartered in Irvine, CA, and handles sales for the North American region. It is a subsidiary of Hanwha Q CELLS Co., Ltd., one of the world´s largest and most recognized photovoltaic manufacturers for its high-performance, high-quality solar cells and modules. It is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea (Global Executive HQ), Thalheim, Germany (Technology & Innovation HQ), and San Francisco, USA (Energy Storage/Inverter & Software HQ). Through its growing global business network spanning Europe, North America, Asia, South America, Africa, and the Middle East, the company provides excellent services and long-term partnerships to its customers in the utility, commercial, government, and residential markets. Hanwha Q CELLS is a flagship company of Hanwha Group, a FORTUNE Global 500 firm, and a Top 8 business enterprise in South Korea. HQCA recently acquired Geli, a leading developer of Energy Management System software for energy storage, solar, and other renewable resources.
Benefits* ·   Medical, Dental, Vision·   Paid Time Off·   Tuition Reimbursement·   401K·   Paid Holidays* All benefits dependent on role and eligibility
Position Overview
The Accounting Associate will provide administrative support to the Corporate Finance Department and work closely with the Director of Corporate Finance. This position reports to the Director of Corporate Finance or another member of senior management personnel that the President of the Company may designate. This position is located in Irvine, California and working hours are Monday through Friday.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the timely end-of-month closing and proper maintenance of the general ledger and all related sub ledgers. This includes preparation and review of journal entries and account reconciliations to assure accuracy and compliance with GAAP and company policy;
• Prepare period-end account reconciliations and reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing account information;
• GL Account reconciliation and analysis;
• Perform analyses and tasks as assigned;
• Conduct complex financial/business analysis, including the preparation of accompanying reports. Based on the results, identify issues/problems and recommend solutions;
• Prepare and review cash flow reports (Daily, Weekly, Monthly, and Annual);
• Assist with quarterly review and annual external audit, and prepare assigned schedules for the quarterly review and annual audit;
• Work with non-U.S. based parent company, subsidiaries, and other affiliated companies;
• Accurately prepare special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends;
• Identify and implement improvements to existing processes, and display the willingness to take on special projects both individually and as part of a team;

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or another business-related field
• Minimum of 3 years of professional accounting experience
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and IFRS
• Experience with mid to large scale organization required
• Ability to work in a team environment, multi-task and prioritize
• Hands-on experience in accounting, bookkeeping, and ledger management
• Professional experience handling monthly, quarterly, and yearly account closings
• Previous experience working in solar or renewable energy industry, preferred
• Previous experience working in a multinational company, preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to clearly present and explain complex information
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP etc.)

*CA Target Salary Range: $75000 - $115000 / yearThe salary range is required by the California Pay Transparency Act and may differ depending on the location of those candidates hired nationwide. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to, skill set, education, licenses and certifications, essential job duties & requirements, and the necessary experience relative to the job’s minimum qualifications. *This target salary range is not an offer of compensation

Physical, Mental, & Physical Demands
To comply with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the essential physical, mental and environmental requirements for this job are listed below. These are requirements normally expected to perform regular job duties. Incumbent must be able to successfully perform all of the functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. 
MobilityStanding: 20% of time Sitting: 60% of time Walking: 20% of time
StrengthPulling: up to 10 Pounds Pushing: up to 10 Pounds Carrying: up to 10 Pound