Accounting Analyst– Energy Accounting Houston, TX

Hanwha Energy USA; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanwha Energy USA, headquartered in Houston, Texas, is seeking an Accounting Analyst to join the Accounting Department for HEUH. This role reports to the Accounting Manager of Wholesale Generation and will be located onsite in Houston.

The position requires a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, strong Excel skills, and the ability to maintain accurate financial records while supporting month-end close and audits. Local candidates preferred for this onsite role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Prior experience in accounting or bookkeeping preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; advanced Excel skills required.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow instructions precisely and ask questions when needed.
• Independent work ethic with high accuracy and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process payments in a timely manner.
• Data entry and reconciliation; maintain accurate financial records.
• Assist in bank reconciliations and identify discrepancies.
• Provide general office and administrative support.
• Maintain organized filing systems (physical and digital).
• Organize and track receipts, invoices, and other documents.
• Support audits by gathering required documentation.
• Collaborate with the team to improve financial processes.
• Assist with month-end closing activities.
• Participate in ad-hoc analyses and projects as needed.

Skills

Analytical

Stakeholder engagement

Agility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Job description

Hanwha Energy USA, headquartered in Houston, Texas, is part of the Hanwha Group—a FORTUNE Global 300 company and one of South Korea’s most respected business enterprises. With over a decade of experience delivering high-quality, utility-scale energy projects across North America, Hanwha Energy USA has evolved into a comprehensive energy solutions provider. Our portfolio now spans utility-scale renewables, natural gas generation, retail electricity, and strategic partnerships that power America’s growing data center industry.

Our expertise covers the entire energy value chain—from project development and engineering to construction, operations, and maintenance. By integrating advanced technologies, proven processes, and strong partnerships, we deliver reliable, customized solutions that meet the dynamic needs of local energy markets.

Hanwha Energy USA is actively advancing strategic initiatives in natural gas generation and data center development, including hyperscaler solutions on both sides of the meter. We are proud to serve as the parent company of:

• Hanwha Renewables – specializing in utility-scale solar and battery energy storage systems (BESS)
• Chariot Energy – providing retail electricity services for residential, commercial, and industrial customers in deregulated markets

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Accounting Analyst to join our team. The Accounting Analyst will perform a variety of accounting-related tasks to aid and support the overall need of the Accounting Department for HEUH. This role will be reporting to the Accounting Manager of Wholesale Generation.

This role will be located in Houston Texas, and the ideal candidate will be within commutable distance to the Houston office location. This is an onsite required role.

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare and process payments in a timely manner.
• Data Entry & Reconciliation
• Enter and maintain accurate financial records, ensuring consistency.
• Assist in reconciling bank statements and identifying discrepancies.
• General Office & Administrative Support
• Maintain organized filing systems (physical and digital).
• Organize and track receipts, invoices, and other financial documents.
• Support audits by gathering necessary documentation.
• Seek clarification on tasks when instructions are unclear—avoid assumptions and ensure accuracy.
• Collaborate with team members to improve financial processes and organization.
• Assist with special projects as assigned by the accounting team.
• Assist with month-end closing activities.
• Perform other ad-hoc analysis as required and participate in various projects when needed

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

• Analytical - Proven problem-solving capability with strong analytical skills including statistical analysis.
• Stakeholder Engagement – Understands the importance of seeking out relationships and working with others toward a shared goal.
• Agility - Demonstrate willingness to modify position as needed to meet the needs of the business.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Prior experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; Strong Excel skills required.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to details.
• Ability to follow instructions precisely and ask questions when needed.
• High level of accuracy and ability to work independently.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong aptitude for problem solving.
• Eligible to work in the USA for any employer without sponsorship.

PREFFERED EXPERIENCE

• Prior accounting software and ERP systems experience with SAP 4 HANA and familiarity with Concur.
• Retail electric industry experience is a plus.
• Working knowledge of deregulated energy market in ERCOT, PJM and NYISO is a plus.

Attention external recruitment firms, we will not accept any unsolicited resumes at this time. Please do not contact any internal member of our company to discuss the position or to solicit candidates.

Hanwha Energy USA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.