Accounting Specialist II

Qcells Georgia, Inc.; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanwha Q CELLS Georgia is seeking an Accounting Specialist II to handle daily, weekly, and monthly accounting tasks in line with GAAP and company policies. This role reports to the Accounting Manager and collaborates with the Korea HQ Finance team to ensure accurate financial reporting.

The candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or business and at least five years of accounting/finance experience, with strong MS Office and SAP skills.

Qualifications

• Detail oriented and meticulous in data handling.
• Ability to navigate confidential information with discretion.
• Strong organizational, time management, and prioritization abilities.

Responsibilities

• Review appropriate ledger entries and reconciliations.
• Set up and maintain code of accounts.
• Assist in monthly accounting close procedures including proper period end cut-off and accounting close schedule.
• Close cooperation with Finance & Accounting in Korea HQ.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Assist with regulatory reporting as applicable.
• Support the preparation of annual business plan for Finance team.
• Support the system of Internal Control over accounting functions. Assist the external auditors with certain substantive auditing procedures.
• Research accounting issues for compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
• Communicate with other departments to coordinate procedures.
• Respond to questions regarding external auditor’s review and year-end audit.
• Performs additional duties and special assignments as required.
• Support financial internal audit as needed basis.

Skills

Detail oriented

Discretion

Organization

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or business

5+ years of accounting/finance experience

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

The Accounting Specialist II will be responsible for daily, weekly, and monthly accounting tasks and activities. Candidate must have a strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and perform accounting activities that are in line with accounting policies and procedures of Hanwha Q Cells Georgia to ensure accurate financial reporting. This position reports to the Accounting Manager.

Description

ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST II

Summary

The Accounting Specialist II will be responsible for daily, weekly, and monthly accounting tasks and activities. Candidate must have a strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and perform accounting activities that are in line with accounting policies and procedures of Hanwha Q Cells Georgia to ensure accurate financial reporting. This position reports to the Accounting Manager.

Responsibilities

• Review appropriate ledger entries and reconciliations.
• Set up and maintain code of accounts.
• Assist in the monthly accounting close procedures including proper period end cut-off and accounting close schedule.
• Close cooperation with Finance & Accounting in Korea HQ.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Assist with regulatory reporting as applicable.
• Support the preparation of annual business plan for Finance team.
• Support the system of Internal Control over accounting functions. Assist the external auditors with certain substantive auditing procedures.
• Research accounting issues for compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
• Communicate with other departments to coordinate procedures.
• Respond to questions regarding external auditor’s review and year-end audit.
• Performs additional duties and special assignments as required.
• Support financial internal audit as needed basis.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or business required
• 5+ years of work experience in an accounting, treasury, or finance environment
• Applicant must be detail oriented.
• Ability to deal with difficult, sensitive and confidential issues.
• Strong organizational, time management, and prioritization abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Experience in SAP.

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.