Accountant II

Job Description

LG Energy Solution Michigan Inc. (LGESMI) develops and manufactures large lithium-ion polymer batteries and packs for electric vehicle (EV) and energy storage applications. Come join the leader in advanced EV batteries!

Summary:

This role will provide essential accounting support by using professional judgement directly affecting the accuracy of the organization’s financial and operating performance. Under direction of the Finance Director, this role will assist accounts payable in verification of vendor invoices, obtaining approvals, coding to appropriate general ledger accounts and verification of credit balance refunds; preparation of monthly accruals; reconciliations of general ledger accounts as assigned; assistance to other employees as needed.

Responsibilities:

Utilize the GUAS system (internal LG system on which incoming new hires will be trained)

Troubleshoot system for other employees and assist with employee questions regarding credit cards, reimbursement, travel, etc.

Reimburse employees, invoice vendors, report and track expenses

Oversee lease management/assets, corporate card management program, and voucher entry

Oversee coordinators and ensure tasks are on-track for completion

Prepare for audits and report on audit findings

Oversee the completion of vendor registration

Complete month-end duties including recognizing and accounting for expenses, ensuring all data is entered and approved, and communicating with all teams regarding needs

Train other employees in how to use the systems

Coordinate with Purchasing Department to monitor the accounts payable email for invoices and vendor communications

Prepare journal entries and reconcile general ledger and subsidiary accounts; assist in preparing monthly financial statement

Coordinate the preparation of regularly scheduled and special billings

Calculate and prepare reimbursement billings and tracks receivables; reconciles monthly accounts receivable

Assist in preparing and filing annual financial statements

Assist with the preparation of the annual and mid-year budgets

Assist with fixed asset accounting

Ensure timely and accurate processing of domestic and international payments

Coordinate with AP, banks, and business entities to support scheduled disbursements

Maintain payment templates and authorizations in banking platforms

Review and validate documentation for new vendor banking details

Ensure compliance with internal controls and fraud prevention policies

Perform daily, weekly, and monthly reconciliations of bank accounts

Investigate and resolve discrepancies between bank records and internal ledgers

Support treasury-related audits and compliance processes

Help with onboarding and administration of banking partners and platforms

Perform monthly financial closing duties

Work closely with Finance, Accounting, AP, and international subsidiaries

Report to management about asset utilization and audit results and recommend changes in operations and financial activities

Collect and analyze data to detect deficient controls, duplicated effort, extravagance, fraud, or non-compliance with laws, regulations, and management policies.

Inspect account books and accounting systems for efficiency, effectiveness, and use of accepted accounting procedures to record transactions.

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or other related field required, MBA or MS preferred, or equivalent, relevant experience

Knowledge in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) preferred

Experience:

3 to 5+ years of accounts payable or accounting experience

SAP or other ERP system experience

Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles

Strong understanding of cash management, bank reconciliation, and payment controls

Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports

Full-time