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Base Pay Range

$68,000.00/yr - $80,000.00/yr

Position Description

We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join our Corporate Finance team to support daily accounting operations, ensure financial accuracy, and contribute to the integrity of our company's reporting processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and corporate accounting principles, along with hands‑on experience in accounts payable, general ledger reconciliations, month‑end close, and financial analysis. This individual will work closely with cross‑functional teams and our headquarters in Korea to facilitate timely reporting, resolve discrepancies, and drive process improvements within the accounting function. This position will be based out of San Francisco, CA.

Responsibilities

• Review, verify, and process vendor invoices; monitor accounts payable aging reports and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Prepare journal entries, reconcile general ledger accounts, and support the monthly and year‑end close processes.
• Analyze account balances and perform variance analysis to ensure financial accuracy.
• Investigate and resolve accounting issues and discrepancies, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Review and process employee expense reports in compliance with company policies.
• Coordinate with cross‑functional teams to facilitate timely and accurate payment processing.
• Assist with internal and external audits by preparing requested schedules, reports, and supporting documentation.
• Ensure adherence to U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and company accounting policies.
• Communicate and coordinate effectively with headquarters in Korea regarding intercompany transactions, reporting requirements, and operational updates.
• Prepare and maintain vendor records for year‑end 1099‑NEC and 1099‑MISC reporting.
• Support fixed asset tracking, depreciation, and reconciliation.
• Assist with bank reconciliations and cash flow analysis.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and accuracy in accounting operations.
• Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned by management.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or other business‑related field with a minimum of 4+ years' progressive accounting and/or finance experience and 3+ years' experience performing journal entries, across all financial statement accounts, and maintaining the documentation of supporting schedules.
• Experience working with ERP systems and databases.
• Knowledge of US GAAP and of financial systems, analysis methodologies and technical standards applicable to corporate accounting and finance.
• Strong Excel, data sorting, and manipulation skills required, including mastery of pivot tables, lookups, and Power Query.
• Ability to execute in a dynamic team‑oriented, fast‑paced, and demanding environment under strict deadlines as well as influence across the company and interact at all levels.
• Excellent organizational, communication, problem‑solving, multi‑tasking, and prioritization skills.

Company Overview

Hanwha Q CELLS America Inc. (“HQCA”) is a Qcells company, one of the world's largest manufacturers and providers of solar photovoltaic (PV) products and solutions. Headquartered in Irvine, California, HQCA has been rapidly expanding its business in North America through the expansion of products and solutions, including distributed energy solutions, direct‑to‑homeowner solar sales and financing, and EPC services. We provide an opportunity to be part of an exciting and growing world‑class global business in an interesting and expanding industry of the future.

Physical, Mental & Environmental Demands

To comply with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the essential physical, mental and environmental requirements for this job are listed below. These are requirements normally expected to perform regular job duties. Incumbent must be able to successfully perform all of the functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Mobility

• Standing – 20% of time
• Sitting – 70% of time
• Walking – 10% of time

Strength

• Pulling – up to 10 pounds
• Pushing – up to 10 pounds
• Carrying – up to 10 pounds
• Lifting – up to 10 pounds

Dexterity (F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never)

• Typing – F
• Handling – F
• Reaching – F

Agility (F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never)

• Turning – F
• Twisting – F
• Bending – O
• Crouching – O
• Balancing – N
• Climbing – N
• Crawling – N
• Kneeling – N

Salary Transparency

The salary range is required by the California Pay Transparency Act and may differ depending on the location of those candidates hired nationwide. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, education, licenses and certifications, essential job duties and requirements, and necessary experience relative to the job's minimum qualifications.

• This target salary range is for CA positions only and should not be interpreted as an offer of compensation.

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Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing