Accounting Specialist

Overview

The Accounting Specialist 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.

• 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or business required
• 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:
  Intermediate to advanced Excel skills required

• 1 - 3 years of work experience in an accounting, treasury, or finance environment preferred.
• SAP experience is a plus.
• Bilingual (English, Korean) skills are a plus.

• High energy level, comfortable performing multifaced tasks in conjunction with day-to-day activities.
• High concentration for accounting information input and tracking for verification and confirmation.
• Good reasoning abilities. Sound judgment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Goal and team-oriented working attitude with open mindset.

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.