Accounts Payable Analyst

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LG Chem is one of the largest science and chemical companies in the world, employing over 20,000 people across 58 locations worldwide. With a rapid growth strategy, LG Chem aims to become a 'Global Top 5 Chemical Company', offering a balanced portfolio across petrochemicals, advanced materials, life sciences, and battery manufacturing.

This position is based in our corporate office in the Buckhead area of Atlanta, GA and is not remote.

• Perform AP Document Review (all invoices are accurate and have been properly documented and approved by the authorizing employee prior to a payment)
• Check for Duplicate Payment
• Execute and Revise Payment Proposal
• Report Payment Result to authorizing employee
• Perform Daily and Monthly Bank Reconciliation
• Manage Vendor's master and verify bank account registration
• Perform additional duties as assigned
• Perform Payment audit
• 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
• Facilitate payment of vendors, matching documents with receiving transactions, reviewing purchase orders, and resolving discrepancies
• Interact with internal and external customers in responding to inquiries or report requests
• Balance Trial Balance and Aging Reports
• 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
• Generate monthly financial reports
• 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
• Work closely with Treasurer and Finance Department Manager
• Process various client chargeable disbursements as needed
• Process service invoices, expense reports, and petty cash requirements
• Verify discounts, terms, and approvals for invoices and payment requests

Education/

Qualifications:

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

Requirements:

• 2-3 years of full cycle accounts payable experience
• In-depth knowledge of Business Online Banking (Firm Banking) and SAP System highly desirable
• 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

Preferred Qualification/What We’d Like to See:

• Ability to navigate complex multinational/multicultural organizations

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.