Accounting Specialist

Description

SUMMARY

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.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

- 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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- 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.

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

- 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.