Hounen Solar America Inc. · 1 day ago
Cost Accountant
Charleston, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelHounen Solar America Inc. is a leading U.S.-based manufacturer of high-quality photovoltaic solar modules. The Cost Accountant will support accurate product costing, inventory control, and cost analysis to enable effective operational and financial decision-making at the manufacturing facility.
EnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergySolar
Responsibilities
Analyze and estimate costs of new and existing product lines, including solar modules, cells, and related components
Partner with management to develop and maintain cost standards and costing methodologies tailored to high-volume photovoltaic manufacturing processes
Evaluate production costs, including labor efficiency, equipment utilization, material variances, overhead allocation, and inventory valuation
Prepare and support month-end close activities, including cost-related journal entries, reconciliations, and accruals
Review, reconcile, and maintain inventory accounts; investigate variances and discrepancies in raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods
Conduct and support physical inventories, cycle counts, and inventory audits to ensure accuracy and compliance
Identify cost reduction opportunities and recommend cost-effective strategies to management, such as process improvements or supplier negotiations
Prepare and present cost analysis, variance analysis, profitability reports, and key performance metrics to senior leadership
Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards (e.g., GAAP), internal controls, and financial reporting requirements in a manufacturing setting
Support internal and external audits and assist with general ledger preparation and ad-hoc financial projects
Qualification
Required
Proven experience as a Cost Accountant, Cost Analyst, or Accountant in a manufacturing or operational environment (solar/renewable energy industry experience is a plus)
Strong knowledge of cost accounting principles and general accounting procedures, including standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory management
Hands-on experience with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite or similar manufacturing-focused platforms) and advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data modeling)
Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail, accuracy, and problem-solving ability
Effective time management and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, close-driven environment
Bilingual capability required: Fluency in English and Mandarin (Chinese) for verbal and written communication with global teams and stakeholders
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
Preferred
Master's degree or CPA/CMA certification preferred
Company
Hounen Solar America Inc.
Hounen Solar America Inc., established in 2022, boasts a state-of-the-art 200,000 square-foot manufacturing facility in Orangeburg, SC.
Founded in 2022
201-500 employees
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