Sr. Specialist, Accounting

Sr. Specialist, Accounting

Queen Creek, Arizona

We awaken the world with energy.

LG Energy Solution is the global leader in lithium-ion battery technology for electric vehicles and energy storage solutions. Located in Queen Creek, Arizona, LG Energy Solution Arizona, Inc. is LG Group's first cylindrical battery manufacturer in North America, leading the widespread distribution of electric vehicles with the most advanced battery technology in the world.

Join us as we inspire our talent with growth, challenge, action and collaboration to Empower Every Possibility!

Job Summary:

At LG Energy Solution Arizona, Inc., the Senior Specialist, Accounting supports advanced accounting operations, financial reporting, audits, budgeting, tax activities, and internal controls. This role helps ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies, and government requirements while providing financial insights, process support, and training to accounting team members.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and support internal controls and guidelines for accounting transactions
• Prepare business activity reports, financial forecasts, annual budgets, and other financial analyses
• Produce periodic financial reports and ensure reported results comply with GAAP or applicable financial reporting standards
• Support tax planning throughout the fiscal year and assist with the preparation and filing of annual corporate tax returns
• Audit accounts and financial records to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
• Coordinate with external auditors and provide required documentation and information for annual audits
• Conduct thorough and timely financial audits and report findings to management
• Present recommendations to management regarding short- and long-term financial objectives, policies, and process improvements
• Train and support accounting team members on accounting processes, systems, internal controls, and reporting requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Commerce or related field preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant designation preferred
• 7+ years of accounting/finance experience
• Experience working at a large company preferred
• Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting and cost control principles
• Ability to work flexible hours due to communication with HQ.

Skills:

• Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting and cost control principles
• MS Office Suite and ERP systems
• Management and supervisory skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Collaboration skills

Why should you work here?

1. Growth - You are a self-driven individual who seeks and captures the opportunities for growth we offer by acquiring and solving tasks.

2. Challenge - You reach beyond expectations and strive for innovative methods beyond the traditional.

3. Action - You are driven, take initiative, can execute decisions with agility and fulfill tasks to completion.

4. Collaboration - You are enthusiastic about teamwork while respecting the different backgrounds and experience of colleagues.

EEO Statement

LG Energy Solution Arizona, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.