Accounting Manager

Qcells North America; Dalton (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Qcells North America is seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes and ensure accurate financial reporting. The role leads audits, manages tax filings and incentives, and coordinates HQ reporting and ad-hoc requests.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance with 7+ years of experience, strong US GAAP knowledge, proficiency in MS Excel and SAP, and proven leadership in a fast-paced environment. CPA/CMA preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including month-end close and audits.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and corporate tax compliance.
• Proficiency in MS Office Excel and SAP (or similar ERP systems).
• Experience managing external audit relationships.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing processes ensuring accuracy and timeliness of financial statements.
• Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and schedules prepared by accounting staff.
• Prepare financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) and present variance analysis to management.
• Lead external financial statement audits including PBC schedules and coordination with auditors.
• Serve as liaison with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory agencies.
• Oversee corporate tax filings (federal, state, local) and coordinate with tax advisors.
• Identify and manage tax incentives, credits, and grants; ensure compliance and reporting.
• Respond to HQ requests including consolidated reporting and ad-hoc analysis.
• Maintain internal controls over financial reporting and mentor accounting staff.

Skills

Leadership

US GAAP

MS Excel

SAP

Audits

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or CMA (preferred)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Summary

The Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing the company’s month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing process, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting. This role leads preparation for external and internal audits, manages tax filings and applications for available tax incentives/credits, and serves as the primary point of contact for Headquarters (HQ) reporting requests and ad-hoc requirements.

Description

ACCOUNTING MANAGER

Reports to: Accounting Director

Classification: Salary (Exempt)

Grade: G3

Summary

The Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing the company’s month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing process, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting. This role leads preparation for external and internal audits, manages tax filings and applications for available tax incentives/credits, and serves as the primary point of contact for Headquarters (HQ) reporting requests and ad-hoc requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the full monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing process, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial statements.
• Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules prepared by the accounting team.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) and present variance analysis to management.
• Lead preparation for external financial statement audits including PBC (prepared-by-client) schedules, documentation, and coordination with auditors.
• Serve as primary liaison with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory agencies.
• Oversee corporate tax filings (federal, state, and local), including income tax, sales & use tax, property tax, and other statutory filings, in coordination with external tax advisors.
• Identify, apply for, and manage tax incentives, credits, and grants available to the company (e.g., IRA/45X manufacturing production tax credit, state and local incentive programs), including compliance and ongoing reporting requirements.
• Respond to and manage requests from Headquarters (HQ), including consolidated reporting packages, ad-hoc analysis, and compliance with HQ accounting policies.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls over financial reporting.
• Manage, train, and mentor accounting staff, and review their work product.
• Support budget and forecast processes as needed.
• Perform other duties and special projects, as assigned by management.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including experience managing the month-end close and audit process
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and working knowledge of corporate tax compliance and filing requirements
• Proficiency in MS Office Excel and SAP (or similar ERP systems)
• Experience managing external audit relationships.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with headquarters and cross-functional teams
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Physical Requirements

• Able to stand and walk the production area throughout the workday
• Reaching, pushing, pulling, or lifting as required within limits set by Hanwha Q CELLS USA, Inc.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

Preferred Qualification

• CPA or CMA certification
• Master’s degree in Accounting or Taxation
• Experience in corporate accounting/tax within a manufacturing industry, particularly at a multinational or Korean-affiliated company
• Experience with tax credit/incentive applications (e.g., IRA 45X, state incentive programs)

Hanwha Q CELLS 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.