Accountant II

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! www.lgenergymi.com

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