Accounting Associate

Axia by Qcells provides solar, battery storage, EV chargers, and energy services to homeowners who are looking to reduce their reliance on the power grid and upgrade their home energy. Axia is a full-service solar solution provider and is the direct-to-consumer division of solar panel manufacturer, Qcells. We support solar sales consultation, customer system design, financing, installation, and warranty resolution for the ongoing customer relationship. Our goal is to deliver exceptional value through a seamless and superior solar journey, guided by the principles of transparency, reliability, and sustainability – creating a better way to go solar.

The Accounting Associate will be responsible for providing support to the Accounting Manager with accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, assisting with month end close, compiling data for and entry of journal entries, basic reconciliation of assigned accounts.

This position reports to the Accounting Manager, or another senior management personnel that the President of the Company may designate. This position is located in Irvine, CA and working hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 5:00pm or 9:00am to 6:00pm local time. Overtime and weekend working hours may be required as needed. For the right candidate, remote work may be approved. This position is expected to travel up to 20%.

Responsibilities

• Maintain AR aging and follow up with customers on any past due invoices.

• Reconcile cash collections with related invoices.

• Communicate issues proactively with relevant parties.

• Act as a main contact point with collection agencies.

• Build and maintain company policies and procedures related to collections.

• Suggest process improvements, credit management methods.

• Support audit requests relating to accounts receivable.

• Act as a backup for Accounts Payable and Treasury functions.

• Prepared bank deposits and processed all incoming payments.

• Managed accounts to ensure timely and accurate processing of daily invoices to the appropriate G/L   account.

• Updated commission master reports monthly to ensure accurate commissions are being paid

• Weekly and monthly internal audit for any missed invoices/payments from vendors and customers

• Reviewed and processed employee expense reimbursements and corporate credit card expenses

• Completed bank reconciliations on a monthly basis

• Provided support for weekly, monthly, and yearly financial reports

• Followed up with customers and vendors by provided weekly AR Aging and AP Aging reports

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in Accounting, Business or related field

• 5+ years of accounts receivable and accounts payable experience

• Knowledge of the end-to-end accounts receivable process

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills

• Solid organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

• Experience with NetSuite/SAP or other ERP software

$74,000 - $111,000 a year

Hanwha Q CELLS America Inc. (“HQCA”) is headquartered in Irvine, CA, and handles sales for the North American region. It is a subsidiary of Hanwha Q CELLS Co., Ltd., one of the world´s largest and most recognized photovoltaic manufacturers for its high-performance, high-quality solar cells and modules. It is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea (Global Executive HQ), Thalheim, Germany (Technology & Innovation HQ), and San Francisco, USA (Energy Storage/Inverter & Software HQ). Through its growing global business network spanning Europe, North America, Asia, South America, Africa, and the Middle East, the company provides excellent services and long-term partnerships to its customers in the utility, commercial, government, and residential markets. Hanwha Q CELLS is a flagship company of Hanwha Group, a FORTUNE Global 500 firm, and a Top 8 business enterprise in South Korea. HQCA recently acquired Geli, a leading developer of Energy Management System software for energy storage, solar, and other renewable resources.

Benefits*

·   Medical, Dental, Vision

·   Paid Time Off

·   Tuition Reimbursement

·   401K

·   Paid Holidays

* All benefits dependent on role and eligibility

Physical, Mental, & Physical 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

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

Turning: F

Twisting: F

Bending: O

Crouching: O

Balancing: N

Climbing: N

Crawling: N

Kneeling: N

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

Typing: F

Handling: F

Reaching: F

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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