AP Manager – Bilingual Korean

About the LG Chem Family of Companies

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 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 connect science to life for a better future.”

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

We are actively searching for a hands-on AP Manager to join our corporate finance team in our newly renovated corporate office in Atlanta, GA. In this role, the AP Manager will have full cycle Accounts Payable responsibilities including reviewing and inputting invoices, bank reconciliations, manage liquidity through cash flow forecasting, communicate with HQ in Korea, month end close and mentoring a team of 3. This position is based in our corporate office in the Buckhead area of Atlanta, GA. 100% paid benefits.

Responsibilities/Job Duties

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

HQ Correspondence

• Works closely with Finance Department Managers at HQ
• Manages Liquidity through Cash Flow forecasting and Credit Line management.
• Generates various financial reports upon requests from HQ

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
• 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
• 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
• Process service invoices, expense reports, and petty cash requirements

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: What Were Looking For

Education: Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting or other related fields (business administration, economics, etc.) from an accredited university or program required.

Language: Korean Language required. Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English and Korean fluently to quickly and accurately communicate crucial information with exclusive/primarily Korean-Speaking global business partners.

Skills and Expertise:

• In-depth knowledge of Business Online Banking (Firm Banking)
• Large ERP system required; SAP highly preferred
• 7+ years of full cycle accounts payable experience required
• 3+years supervising/mentoring team required

Preferred Qualification/What Wed Like to See:

• 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.

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.