Accounting & Reporting Lead

Qcells EPC; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanwha Qcells USA Corp (Qcells USA) is seeking an Accounting & Reporting Lead to oversee general accounting, monthly close, and financial reporting for EPC projects from our Houston, TX office. This role collaborates with Corporate Finance and Project Controls to ensure accurate data and compliant reporting to headquarters.

The ideal candidate has a solid US GAAP background, 6+ years in accounting (preferably in EPC), strong ERP experience (SAP) and advanced Excel skills, with excellent

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance (or related field).
• Minimum six years of accounting experience, preferably in general ledger/project accounting/EPC.
• Solid understanding of US GAAP and close process.
• Experience with SAP and Excel.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly close activities (journal entries, reconciliations, financial reporting) under US GAAP.
• Support EPC project billing and reconcile billed amounts to project records.
• Maintain general ledger and assist with fixed assets and intercompany accounting.
• Assist with audits and ensure internal controls over financial reporting.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Deadline management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP ERP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Title: Accounting & Reporting Lead

Department: EPC Finance

Location: Houston, TX

Supervisor: Director of Corporate Finance

FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Status: Permanent, Full-time

Work Status: Hybrid

ACCOUNTING & REPORTING LEAD

Hanwha Qcells USA Corp (Qcells USA), headquartered in Houston, TX, specializes in providing utility-scale modules, solar photovoltaic (PV), and battery energy storage systems (BESS) project development, along with Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) services for solar and BESS projects nationwide. Qcells USA delivers comprehensive turnkey solutions encompassing the entire utility-scale project lifecycle. By choosing Qcells USA for turnkey solutions, customers can reduce uncertainty and risk, leading to enhanced investment returns and contributing to a more sustainable future.

Qcells USA’s complete turnkey solutions seamlessly integrate the expertise of our Development, Module, and EPC teams, while ensuring close coordination with other vital internal groups such as Project Finance, Systems Integration, and Legal. This collaborative approach ensures that Qcells USA projects deliver exceptional value and performance. With several multi-billion-dollar investments, Qcells is pioneering the establishment of the only complete module supply chain in the U.S., including the expansion of our Georgia module manufacturing facility, which stands as the largest in the Western Hemisphere.

As an integral part of the global Qcells brand, Qcells USA benefits from a legacy of excellence in photovoltaic manufacturing. Qcells is renowned worldwide for its high-performance, superior-quality solar cells and modules. With dual headquarters in Seoul, South Korea (Global Executive HQ) and Thalheim, Germany (Technology & Innovation HQ), Qcells operates under the umbrella of Hanwha Group, a FORTUNE Global 500 company and one of the top 8 business conglomerates in South Korea.

Summary

The Accounting & Reporting Lead is responsible for performing general accounting and financial closing activities within the Corporate Finance team. This role focuses on general ledger management, EPC billing, and financial reporting to ensure accurate and timely financial results. In addition, the position performs monthly closing activities, including journal entries, account reconciliation, and variance review, and supports audit requests and financial reporting to management and headquarters. The role also coordinates with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between financial data and business operations.

This position reports to the Director of Corporate Finance, or another management personnel that the CEO of the Company may designate. This position is hybrid, based out of our Houston, TX office, requiring up to 4 days per week in the office. Standard working hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 5:00pm or 9:00am to 6:00pm local time. This position is expected to travel up to 10%.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Essential Job Function & Responsibilities

Financial Close & Reporting

• Prepare and post journal entries for monthly, quarterly, and year-end close in accordance with US GAAP
• Perform balance sheet and income statement account reconciliations, and research and resolve reconciling items in a timely manner
• Conduct variance analysis on financial results and provide explanations to support management reporting
• Prepare, compile, and review financial data for internal reporting and reporting deliverables to headquarters

General Ledger & EPC Billing

• Maintain the general ledger, ensuring transactions are properly recorded, classified, and supported
• Support EPC project billing activities, including preparation and review of billing schedules and reconciliation of billed amounts to project records
• Partner with Project Controls to ensure alignment between project cost/revenue data and the general ledger

Lease, Fixed Asset & Reconciliation Support

• Support lease accounting activities, including lease schedule maintenance, monthly lease liability/interest journal entries, and lease-end asset disposal analysis
• Assist with monthly FS Reconciliation schedules (AR, prepaid assets, other current assets, PP&E/ROU) and quarterly footnote disclosures (AR aging, PP&E/ROU, contingent liabilities) under the direction of the Sr. Accounting Manager
• Support tracking and quarterly reconciliation of intercompany / related-party transactions among affiliated entities

Audit & Compliance

• Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for internal and external audit requests
• Support the implementation and maintenance of internal controls over financial reporting

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Coordinate with Project Controls, FP&A, EPC, and Accounting teams to ensure data accuracy and alignment across functions
• Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve accounting questions and support business operations

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to streamline close processes, reporting templates, and reconciliation procedures
• Support the design and documentation of accounting procedures and desktop process guides

General

• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by management
• Regular attendance, in accordance with company's attendance policy and supervisory assignment, is an essential job duty requirement for this position
• Perform other duties and special projects, as assigned by Management

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• A minimum of six years of experience in accounting, preferably in general ledger, project accounting, or construction/EPC environments
• Solid understanding of US GAAP and the monthly/quarterly close process
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to research and resolve discrepancies
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

EXAMPLES OF PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Stationary Position: frequently remains stationary up to 90% of the time and sitting up to 8 hours 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: up to 10% as needed

EXAMPLES OF 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)
• Under the Office Mobilization Plan (OMP) policy, the role may transition to an onsite or hybrid arrangement, as determined by business needs and the Head of Department

Hanwha Qcells is proud to be an at-will Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status and any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

It is important to note that the job descriptions provided by Qcells USA Corp are not intended to be comprehensive lists of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the positions. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice, reflecting our dynamic and evolving work environment.

We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Hanwha Qcells will provide reasonable accommodations to all qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations at [e-mail].