Job Summary: The Accounting and ICFR (Internal Control over Financial Report) Specialist will be responsible for supporting financial compliance, internal controls, and accurate financial reporting across LGES North American entities. This role involves overseeing critical accounting processes in month-end closing, fixed asset management, and inventory oversight, as well as internal control evaluations. The Specialist will work closely with cross-functional teams and auditors to implement and test controls, maintain consistency across entities, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards, contributing to the integrity and reliability of LGES's financial information. This job may perform as needed the treasury/finance work that will be responsible for supporting Treasury/Finance policies, procedures, and implementation of effective controls for all treasury functions to include, but not limited to: daily liquidity and cash management, vendor payment management, overall capital structure, corporate card management, financial risk management, and treasury accounting for the organization
Primary Responsibilities:
Coordinate and provide support for accounting activities across LGES North American entities, acting as a resource for resolving accounting issues and ensuring consistent application of financial standards.
Serve as a key contact for audit responses, working with local auditors and headquarters to support audit activities and address findings across LGES entities.
Develop and document internal controls, including creating Flowcharts (FC) and Risk Control Matrices (RCM), to ensure robust internal control processes are in place.
Execute control testing by collecting and reviewing samples to assess the design and operational effectiveness of controls; update the RCM as necessary based on findings.
Conduct operational control testing by evaluating samples to verify the effectiveness of control measures.
Train department personnel on internal control procedures and RCM practices to foster compliance awareness and standardize control processes.
Oversee monthly financial close processes, reviewing key accounts and ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
Manage and review long-term accounts and inventory processes to support accurate reporting, efficient resolution of outstanding balances, and compliance with policies.
Support fixed asset management, including registration, and issue resolution, to maintain accurate asset records.
Monitor financial activities and details, such as cash flow and reserve levels, to ensure that all legal and regulatory requirements are met.
Prepare and process payments via check, ACH, and wire transfers, in accordance with payment terms and company policies.
Support the development of internal control policies, guidelines, and procedures for activities, such as budget administration, cash and credit management, and accounting
Daily cash management
Work closely with others on the forecasting of cash flow
Oversee the liquidity position of various locations and own the critical task of ensuring adequate funding to these businesses
Apply advanced cash management skills, while exercising sound judgement in decisions
Maintain the bank account/cash management infrastructure, modifying as necessary to support changes in the business
Develop and maintain relationships with banking, insurance, and accounting teams to facilitate financial activities
Receive, record, and authorize requests for disbursements in accordance with company policies and procedures
Evaluate customers' trade credit worthiness
Support AR management and help resolve collection issues
Assist in the monitoring of the global capital structure to ensure components of liquidity, earnings, dividends, and share repurchases remain in the optimal balance
Provide direction and assistance to other organizational units regarding accounting and budgeting policies and procedures and efficient control and utilization of financial resources
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's degree in business administration, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
Experience: 2-3 years of experience in corporate accounting, or internal controls is preferred but not required.
Certification: CPA preferred but not required.
Skills:
Strong knowledge of internal controls, risk assessment, financial reporting standards.
Analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with internal teams, auditors
Proficiency in Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for data analysis and reporting.
Bilingual proficiency in Korean and English (reading, speaking, and writing) is preferred.
Familiarity with ERP systems, such as SAP, is an advantage.