Accounts Payable Analyst II

We connect science to life for a better future.

With 50000 patents 20000 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 worlds 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.

We are actively searching for a Full Cycle AP candidate who is interested in joining a growing organization with career growth. This is an opportunity to start in AP and then advance to other areas of accounting where you will gain experience to grow your career. The incoming will perform full cycle Accounts Payable responsibilities including reviewing and inputting invoices bank reconciliations account verification month end close and additional responsibilities as listed below.

This position is based in our corporate office in the Buckhead area of Atlanta GA and is not remote.

What Youll Be Doing

Essential Functions (include but are not limited to):

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Full Cycle AP

• 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 Vendors master and verify bank account registration
• Perform additional duties as assigned
• Payment audit

Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Produce full-cycle A/P
• Perform data entry of vendor invoices expense reports various payment types and credit memos in various currencies.
• Review and record invoices from vendors to ensure accuracy in billing and ensure proper approvals of all invoices to avoid paying unauthorized invoices and expenses
• Facilitates payment of vendors matching documents with receiving transactions reviewing purchase orders and resolving discrepancies.
• Interacting with internal and external customers in responding to inquiries or report requests
• Balance Trial Balance and Aging Reports.
• Handle all vendor correspondence via phone or email and maintain vendor files and collect necessary information for various reporting requirements.
• Investigate and resolve problems associated with processing of invoices.
• Prepare check requests wire transfers and ACH transactions.
• Reconcile various accounts monthly bringing any discrepancies to the attention of the immediate manager.
• Perform other duties as required to support the Department.
• Perform special projects as assigned
• Bank & Credit Card reconciliations using electronic bank feeds
• Generate monthly financial reports
• Perform timely and accurate production of weekly check-runs.
• Participate in the month/quarter/year end close process to ensure a proper cut-off of expenses and timely posting of relevant transactions.
• Review and reconcile statements of accounts from suppliers
• Works closely with Treasurer and Finance Department Manager
• Process various client chargeable disbursements as needed
• Process service invoices expense reports and petty cash requirements
• Verify discounts terms and approvals for invoices and payment requests

Qualifications Skills and Experience: What Were Looking For

Education/Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in finance or accounting or other related fields (business administration economics etc.) from an accredited university or program required.

Requirements:

• 3-4 years of full cycle accounts payable experience
• In-depth knowledge of Business Online Banking (Firm Banking) and SAP System
• Excellent communication skills: verbal written and presentation.
• Proficiency in the use of PC and Microsoft Office suite (Microsoft Excel Power Point Word etc.)
• Excellent analytical ability to effectively analyze large amounts of financial data.

Preferred Qualification/What Wed Like to See:

• Bilingual in English and Korean is preferred
• Ability to navigate complex multinational/multicultural organizations

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.