Accountant II

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LG Chem will become a world-class corporation that creates new value for our customers based on science beyond chemistry.

Job Summary (Basic Functions): We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Accountant II to join our corporate office in Atlanta GA. This role is responsible for performing full-cycle accounting activities including month-end closing financial reporting audit support and tax-related processes (local and federal). This is a hands-on individual contributor role that collaborates closely with Finance Accounting leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure accurate financial records compliance with regulatory requirements and timely reporting. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills a solid understanding of accounting principles and the ability to operate in a fast-paced global environment.

What Youll Be Doing

Essential Functions (include but are not limited to):

• Manage month-end close activities including preparing journal entries uploading financial results and supporting other closing tasks
• Contribute to the annual audit by preparing required documentation and deliverables
• Support the integrity of internal controls by maintaining proper documentation and assisting with control testing
• Provide guidance and review the work of junior staff or interns as needed
• Respond to financial information requests from the parent company and in a timely and accurate manner
• Perform accounting responsibilities in accordance with company policies and under the guidance of the team leader
• Support the Tax Manager with federal and state income tax compliance including preparation of returns and workpapers for all affiliates
• Respond to notices and inquiries from various taxing authorities
• Assist with tax audits conducted by federal state and local taxing authorities

Qualifications Skills and Experience: What Were Looking For

Education: Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Business Administration or a related field required

Requirements:

• 4-7 years of full-cycle accounting experience in a corporate or public accounting environment
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and general accounting principles
• Experience with month-end and year-end close processes
• Knowledge of internal controls and audit processes
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications particularly Excel
• Excellent verbal and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA CMA CFA or similar professional certification
• Experience in a multinational or global organization
• Experience with SAP or other ERP systems
• Background in public accounting

Work Environment

The working conditions (including the general work environment and table with physical/mental demands) in this job description reflect the typical conditions you can expect while performing the essential functions of this job. LGCAI provides reasonable accommodations appropriate changes and adjustments to applicants and employees to be considered for a job opening enable them to perform a job gain access to the workplace and enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment.

General Work Environment. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position is based in a corporate office environment and involves standard office working conditions. The role primarily consists of administrative and professional responsiblities performed in an indoor office setting including the regular use of computers telephones and other office equipment. The work environment is collaborative and fast-paced requiring interaction with employees and stakeholders across the organization during regular business hours.

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.