"We connect science to life for a better future."
With 50,000 patents, 20,000 employees and 58 locations worldwide, LG Chem is one of the largest science and chemical companies in the world. With its rapid growth, LG Chem endeavors to become a 'Global Top 5 Chemical Company' with a balanced business portfolio that has a competitive advantage across the globe, including business divisions in petrochemicals, advanced materials, life sciences, and a subsidiary specializing in batteries.
LG Chem is a leading chemical company in Korea that has continuously achieved growth through relentless challenges and innovation since its establishment in 1947.?? From the infrangible facial cream lid to the world's most advanced batteries, LG Chem has turned dreams into reality and enriched our lives for 70 years. Building upon a balanced and globally competitive business portfolio, LG Chem manufactures a wide range of products from high-value added petrochemicals to renewable plastics, specializing in cutting-edge electronic and battery materials such as cathodes, as well as drugs and vaccines to deliver differentiated solutions for its customers.
Beyond a chemical company, LG Chem will become a leading science-oriented corporation that creates value for our customers and is committed to reaching carbon-neutral growth by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2050 by managing the impacts of climate change and making positive contributions to society through renewable energy and responsible supply chains.
LG Chem is actively searching for a career minded individual who has experience in both accounting and finance to add to our Accounting Team in Ravenna, Ohio. This position requires experience with full cycle accounting mixed with financial planning, analysis, budgeting and forecasting. This is an opportunity for International exposure and being part of growing organization. This is a full-time position based in our new facility.
What You'll Be Doing
Essential Functions (include but are not limited to):
Preparation of daily/weekly/monthly/quarterly and annual financial information for management and outside parties. This may include one or more period end closing activities.
Preparation of general ledger accounts are reconciled on a periodic basis and that overall data and system integrity as it relates to financial data is in compliance with GAAP and Company policies.
Assist financial forecasts, budgets, expenditures; coordinates variance data and allocations and performs cost estimating projects.
Assist preparation of local financial reporting systems and the compilation and analysis of management reports and statistical statements.
Assist in preparing documents for the yearly periodic internal and external financial audit.
Assist Cost Accounting, Inventory Control, and Vendor/Customer Master data control.
Project coordination for any new implementations to the company – large or small projects. Assist in project as assigned by Management.
Manage and control company PPE accounting including yearly fixed asset inspection and reconciliation.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Additional Responsibilities:
Perform AP Document Review (all invoices are accurate and have been properly documented and approved by the authorizing employee prior to a payment)
Checking Duplicate Payment,
Execute and Revise Payment Proposal
Report Payment Result to authorizing employee
Perform Daily and Monthly Bank Reconciliation
Manage Vendor's master and verify bank account registration
Generates various financial reports upon requests from HQ
Qualifications, Skills and Experience: What We're Looking For
Competencies/Desired Skills:
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration from an accredited university or program required.
Requirements:
3-5 years of Accounting/Finance or Business Management related experience.
Strong analytical skills required
Participate in month-end/Quarter end/Year end close
Excellent communication skills: verbal, written and presentation
Attention to detail with strong analytical skills
Preferred Qualification/What We'd Like to See:
Proficiency in the use of PC and Microsoft Office suite (Microsoft Excel, Power Point, Word etc.)
Experience with SAP is highly preferred
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.