12-Month Accounting Intern

"We connect science to life for a better future."

With 50,000 patents, 20,000 employees and 58 locations worldwide, LG Chem is one of the largest science and chemical companies in the world. With its rapid growth, LG Chem endeavors to become a 'Global Top 5 Chemical Company' with a balanced business portfolio that has a competitive advantage across the globe, including business divisions in petrochemicals, advanced materials, life sciences, and a subsidiary specializing in batteries.

LG Chem is a leading chemical company in Korea that has continuously achieved growth through relentless challenges and innovation since its establishment in 1947.​​ From the infrangible facial cream lid to the world’s most advanced batteries, LG Chem has turned dreams into reality and enriched our lives for 70 years. Building upon a balanced and globally competitive business portfolio, LG Chem manufactures a wide range of products from high-value added petrochemicals to renewable plastics, specializing in cutting-edge electronic and battery materials such as cathodes, as well as drugs and vaccines to deliver differentiated solutions for its customers.

Beyond a chemical company, LG Chem will become a leading science-oriented corporation that creates value for our customers and is committed to reaching carbon-neutral growth by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2050 by managing the impacts of climate change and making positive contributions to society through renewable energy and responsible supply chains.

LG Chem has created a 12-Month Accounting Internship position for our corporate accounting team and will support the Business Services Team for North America. This is a full-time, hourly position starting as early as June 2025 where the incoming will gain real world experience with journal entries, month end close, projects or tasks related to Accounting. This position is based in our Corporate office in the Buckhead area of Atlanta, GA.  Qualified candidates will need to have completed an undergraduate degree (BS or BA) no later than May 2025; preferred concentration accounting.

The goal of this program is to prepare future candidates for LG Chem.

What You’ll Be Doing

Essential Functions (include but are not limited to):

• Provide Accounting service to LG Chem Subsidiaries in the Americas
• Performs all the accounting jobs under team leader's guidance and company's policy
• Monitors and provides administrative support in one or more accounting functions: Journal entries, General Ledger, Accounts Receivables, Accounts Payable, Revenue Reconciliation, Financial Reporting, Fixed Assets and generates reporting
• Support reconciliation books and assists with the preparation of one of the following: fixed asset expenditures, registration and modification, physical fixed asset counting, lease accounts, income and balance sheet statements
• Reporting for internal/external for HQ Reports/NA Regional office as well as internal weekly & monthly reports
• Communication, data analysis, reporting on PowerPoint/excel are necessary skills
• Perform Other duties as assigned

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: What We’re Looking For

Competencies/Desired Skills:

Education:  BS or BA required, preference in Accounting, Finance, or Economics.

Requirements:

• Interest in pursuing an Accounting career.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Self-start with desire to learn and work autonomously.
• Participate in month-end/Quarter end/Year end close
• Excellent communication skills: verbal, written and presentation
• Attention to detail with strong analytical skills
• Proficiency in the use of PC and Microsoft Office suite (Microsoft Excel, Power Point, Word etc.)

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.