Plant Accountant

Overview

Join to apply for the Plant Accountant role at LG Chem America, Inc.. LG Chem Advance Materials, Inc. (LGCTA) is seeking a Manufacturing Accountant to join the team in Clarksville, TN. The Manufacturing Accountant analyzes financial data within the manufacturing environment to provide insights for decision-making, supports capital investments, and collaborates with Operations to improve productivity and cost efficiency. This position is an individual contributor responsible for cost accounting, forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, and reporting on financial performance.

This is a full-time on-site role in Clarksville, TN.

• Review financial statements, budgets, forecasts, and other financial information to identify trends, variances, and areas for improvement.
• Conduct financial analysis and provide insights to the business unit’s leadership team.
• Administer quarterly Sarbanes-Oxley assessments for the Corporate finance department and assist with audits.
• Compile ad-hoc reports and participate in special projects as required.
• Investigate differences between actual results and planned budgets or forecasts to identify reasons for deviations and recommend corrective actions.
• Manage monthly and quarterly financial closing activities including journal entry preparation, variance analysis, account reconciliation, and report submissions.
• Work with manufacturing operations teams to identify cost reduction, productivity gains, and process optimization opportunities.
• Assist in developing and implementing productivity improvement plans and track savings.
• Prepare plant reporting for daily, weekly, and monthly operating results, including performance analysis.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure raw materials and finished goods are accurately costed, with product margins reflected.
• Maintain accurate financial data in databases and spreadsheets; perform ad-hoc financial analysis and modeling as requested by senior management or other departments.
• Assist in preparing HQ presentations and executive reports.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Business Administration from an accredited university or program.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in cost management accounting and financial analysis.
• Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and financial modeling; proven ability to provide actionable financial insights.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, financial modeling, data analysis) and PowerPoint; knowledge of analyzing Financial Statements (Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Trial Balance) and cost management.
• Proficiency with financial analysis tools and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle or similar).
• Excellent communication skills to present complex financial data to non-financial stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and meet tight deadlines.
• Coordination with South Korean HQ accounting team for consolidated financial statements and monthly/quarterly/year-end closings; fluency in Korean is preferred for alignment with HQ guidelines.

The working conditions reflect typical environment and there are reasonable accommodations available for applicants and employees to facilitate performance of duties.