Senior Accountant

HANWHA AEROSPACE USA LLC

$115K — $130K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • CPA license preferred;
  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance;
  • 5+ years of accounting experience;
  • Strong communication skills and professional skepticism;
  • Experience in fast-paced environments;
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and ERP systems;
  • Bilingual in Korean and English preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Process and approve AR/AP invoices according to policies;
  • Drive resolution of invoice exceptions through communication;
  • Lead month-end close within the first five business days;
  • Prepare and review monthly journal entries;
  • Reconcile assigned BS/IS accounts and variances;
  • Conduct weekly bank reconciliations and clear items;
  • Support audit requests and document processes for controls.

Benefits

  • On-site role located in Houston, Texas;
  • Standard Monday to Friday work schedule;
  • Opportunity for overtime during peak periods;
  • Engage in dynamic and fast-paced work culture;
  • Potential for training and mentoring junior staff.
Full Job Description
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

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.

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