Job Details

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Hanwha Energy USA, headquartered in Houston, Texas, is part of the Hanwha Group-a FORTUNE Global 300 company and one of South Korea's most respected business enterprises. With over a decade of experience delivering high-quality, utility-scale energy projects across North America, Hanwha Energy USA has evolved into a comprehensive energy solutions provider. Our portfolio now spans utility-scale renewables, natural gas generation, retail electricity, and strategic partnerships that power America's growing data center industry.

Our expertise covers the entire energy value chain-from project development and engineering to construction, operations, and maintenance. By integrating advanced technologies, proven processes, and strong partnerships, we deliver reliable, customized solutions that meet the dynamic needs of local energy markets.

Hanwha Energy USA is actively advancing strategic initiatives in natural gas generation and data center development, including hyperscaler solutions on both sides of the meter. We are proud to serve as the parent company of:

• Hanwha Renewables - specializing in utility-scale solar and battery energy storage systems (BESS)
• Chariot Energy - providing retail electricity services for residential, commercial, and industrial customers in deregulated markets

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Staff Accountant will provide accounting and finance support to the Corporate Finance department and will work closely with the Accounting Managers and Senior Accountants. This position reports to the Accounting Managers, or another senior management personnel that the CFO of the Company may designate.

This position is located in Houston, Texas, and the ideal candidate will be within commutable distance to the Houston office location. Working hours are from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with a 1-hour lunch break.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Process accounts receivable (AR) and accounts payable (AP) invoices;
• Proactively identify issues with unprocessed invoices and drive resolution through active communication with relevant parties;
• Review employees' expense reports (including credit card transactions) and post journal entries;
• Review bi-weekly payroll reports and post journal entries;
• Prepare bank reconciliation and weekly cash flows report;
• Participate in monthly closing processes, typically the first five (5) business days;
• Maintain and reconcile assigned GL accounts such as prepaid expenses, accruals, PP&E, and others;
• Prepare and upload supporting documents for interim review and year-end audits;
• Assist in implementing and improving accounting processes and internal controls;
• Coordinate with other departments to resolve accounting issues;
• Perform all other duties and special projects, as assigned by Management.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or another business-related field;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present and explain complex information clearly and with the ability to question and validate information with professional skepticism;
• Demonstrated ability to communicate proactively with internal teams and external parties (e.g., vendors/customers) to resolve issues quickly; comfortable initiating phone calls and maintaining timely follow-ups.
• Flexible to meet business needs during peak periods (month-end close and audit), including overtime (late evenings) and occasional weekend work as required.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a demonstrated ability to multi-task effectively;
• Strong organizational skills and a commitment to following processes meticulously;
• Strong, self-motivated team player;
• Assertive, able to cope with pressure, a team player;
• Comfortable working in a fast-moving and dynamic environment;
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook;
• Hands-on experience in professional accounting experience (including AR/AP invoice process and bookkeeping), preferred;
• Experience in ERP (SAP B1 or SAP S/4 HANA Cloud), preferred;
• Previous experience working in a multinational company, preferred;
• Bilingual in English and Korean, preferred.

COMPENSATION: $70,000 to $85,000 salary

Attention external recruitment firms, we will not accept any unsolicited resumes at this time. Please do not contact any internal member of our company to discuss the position or to solicit candidates.

Hanwha Energy 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.