Accountant

Trench Group GmbH; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Bonus potential

Job summary

HSP US is seeking an experienced Accountant to build and maintain the financial foundation of our growing manufacturing operation in Charlotte, NC. You will own month-end close, GL integrity, and intercompany reconciliations, while partnering with operations, procurement, and corporate finance to provide meaningful financial insights.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of accounting experience, strong IFRS/GAAP knowledge, and hands-on SAP S4/HANA FI/CO expertise.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Solid understanding of IFRS with knowledge of revenue recognition and tax accounting principles.
• Proficiency with SAP S4/HANA FI/CO and strong internal controls mindset.

Responsibilities

• Drive the monthly close process and ensure general ledger integrity across subledgers (A/P, A/R, fixed assets, inventory).
• Prepare intercompany reconciliations and maintain alignment with HQ in Germany/Canada.
• Support SAP S4/HANA enhancements and ensure GAAP/IFRS compliance in financial reporting.

Skills

Accounting experience

IFRS knowledge

Data analysis

BI/ETL familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAPS4/HANA FI/CO

Tableau

Excel

VBA

Python

Job description

AccountantBe part of building something extraordinary

HSP US: Building the Future of Energy

At HSP US, we’re looking for motivated, goal-oriented professionals who want to grow theircareers while contributing to high-impact work in the energy sector. If you’re energized by technicalproblem-solving, customer collaboration, and creating tailored engineering solutions, this role is for you.As a fast-growing operation, we are building state-of-the‑art production capabilities, cutting‑edgeprocesses, and a high-performance culture centered around quality, safety, and innovation. Joining our team means being part of a once-in-a-generation start‑up environment where you help lay thefoundation for operational excellence for years to come.

The team you will Join!

As an Accountant, you play a critical role in building and maintaining the financial foundation of our growing manufacturing operation. You will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy of financial records, supporting month‑end close activities, managing key accounting processes, and providing meaningful financial insights to business leaders. Working closely with operations, procurement, order management, and corporate finance teams, you'll help drive financial accuracy, maintain strong internal controls, and support informed decision‑making across the organization. If you enjoy analyzing data, improving processes, solving complex accounting challenges, and contributing to a fast‑paced manufacturing environment, you'll thrive in this role.

What We Are Looking For!

• Financial Accounting &Closing: Drivethe monthly closing process to meet close deadlines. Own the integrity ofthe general ledger, coordinating proactively with responsible parties ofrelevant subledgers (A/P, A/R, fixed assets, inventory) to identify,research, and resolve reconciling items and discrepancies in a timelymanner.
• Fixed assets & InventoryControl: Supportstandard cost rollups, variance analysis, and inventory valuationprocesses. Actively manage fixed asset accounting, includingConstruction-in-Progress (CIP) tracking, depreciation schedules,capitalization, and asset disposal.
• Intercompany Accounting &Reconciliation:Maintain accurate intercompany balances, prepare reconciliations acrossrelated entities, and ensure alignment with HQ in Germany and Canada.Support intercompany transactions, including loan accounting, andcross-entity charges.
• Systems & Compliance: Participate in and support theongoing SAP S4/HANA enhancements, ensuring correct accountingconfiguration and control alignment. Maintain financial data integrity withinthe SAP S4/HANA system. Ensure all accounting practices adhere strictly toGAAP and IFRS where applicable.
• Internal Controls: Design, execute, and documentinternal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) relevant to A/P, A/R,fixed assets, and inventory. Perform periodic control self-assessments,maintain SOX-ready documentation (if applicable), and elevate controlgaps or exceptions to the Head of Finance.
• Tax & External Liaison: Act as the primary liaison fortax-related tasks, owning the communication process with external taxconsultants and internal corporate teams. Assist in preparingdocumentation for external audit requests.
• Balance sheet reconciliations: Prepare and review monthlybalance sheet account reconciliations, ensuring all open items are clearedor explained within policy timelines.
• Order Management & RevenueAccounting: Collaborate closely with the Order Management and Sales teams to ensureaccurate billing and revenue recognition.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement processimprovements and control setups across A/R, A/P, depreciation schedules,and profit center/cost center (CC) structure.
• Reporting & Analytics: Support the department in building basic visibility tools (Excel or Power BI) for tracking plant performance and cost variances.

What You Will Bring!

• Experience: 3+ years of hands‑on,progressive accounting experience, ideally within the manufacturing or productionsector.
• Systems Expertise: Demonstrated proficiency in SAPS4/HANA (This is mandatory) with hands‑on experience in FI/CO.
• Accounting Foundation: Solid understanding of IFRSwith proven knowledge in revenue recognition and tax‑related accounting principles.
• Closing Proficiency: Proven ability to execute fullmonth‑end closes in a high‑volume, fast‑paced environment.
• Mindset: Ability to thrive in astart‑up-like environment where processes are still forming. Must possessa strong internal controls mindset focused on controls rigor, and dataintegrity.
• Global Acumen: Willingness to accommodatedifferent time zones and work closely with international teams (mostlyGermany). IFRS knowledge is preferred.
• Growth Potential: Experience in processimprovement, financial analysis, or exposure to BI/ETL tools (e.g., Tableau,VBA, Python) is a plus.
• Audit Experience: Prior experience supportingexternal financial audits is preferred.

What you can expect from HSP!

We offer numerous benefits for our employees.

Innovation in Action

Work with cutting edge technology and state of the art equipment in a culture obsessed with doing things better every day.

Growth Opportunity

Build, shape, and elevate a fast growing operation—your impact starts on day one.

Competitive Pay & Benefits

Earn strong pay, bonus potential, full health coverage, and meaningful PTO including diversity days to celebrate what matters to you.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. HSPUS provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender,sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, age, or any other protectedstatus. We believe diverse perspectives strengthen our team and drive better outcomes.

For our innovative work, we need many different perspectives – and therefore many different people from different backgrounds.

Nils von Dietman Managing Director (HSP US)