Senior Accountant

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 Senior Accountant will be responsible for providing accounting support to the Corporate Finance department. This position will be responsible for recording daily and monthly transactional activity while adhering to GAAP and the company accounting policies, preparing financial reports, performing account reconciliations, maintaining general ledgers and performing other accounting duties as assigned. This position reports to the Accounting Managers, or another senior management personnel that the CFO of the Company may designate. The employee may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by management. All duties will be assigned in accordance with applicable laws and company policies. This position is located in Houston, Texas, and the ideal candidate will be within commutable distance to the Houston office location. Must be present in the office Monday through Friday. Working hours are Monday through Friday, from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with a 1-hour lunch break. RESPONSIBILITIES Process and/or review and approve AR/AP invoices per the accounting policy and internal controls. Identify invoice exceptions and drive resolution through active communication with relevant parties. Lead month-end close in the first five (5) business days. Prepare and/or review and approve monthly journal entries with proper support. Reconcile and review assigned BS/IS accounts (PP&E, intangibles, leases, debt/interest, capitalized/project assets, investments). Prepare rollforwards and explain period-to-period variances. Complete weekly bank reconciliations and clear reconciling items. Reconcile intercompany activity and coordinate issue resolution. Prepare and review audit schedules and supporting documents. Support bank and lender requests (e.g., reporting, schedules, covenants). Document and improve processes and accounting policies to strengthen controls. Review records to find errors, gaps, and stale balances. Recommend and implement efficiency and automation improvements. Research complex accounting topics and draft conclusions for management. Train, coach, and supervise staff Accountants and junior team members. Review staff work and provide timely, practical feedback. Partner with cross-functional teams to support company goals. Stay current on accounting guidance through ongoing learning. Perform special projects and other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license, highly preferred; Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or another business-related field; Minimum of 5-years’ experience in accounting or a 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; 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, bookkeeping, and payment process), preferred; Experience in ERP (SAP S/4 HANA Cloud), preferred; Previous experience working in a multinational company, preferred. Bilingual in Korean and English, preferred. COMPENSATION: $115,000 to $130,000 salary 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. 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