Payroll and Accounting Specialist

LG Electronics•Atlanta, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We connect science to life for a better future." LG Chem will become a world-class corporation that creates new value for our customers based on "science," beyond "chemistry." Job Summary (Basic Functions) : We are seeking a Payroll and Accounting Specialist to join the HR team in our corporate office in Atlanta, GA. Reporting to the HR Team Leader, the incoming is responsible for supporting accurate and compliant payroll processing and payroll-related accounting activities for a multi-state U.S. employee population. This is a hands-on, individual contributor role that partners with Accounting, Finance, HR Operations, and external vendors to ensure payroll accuracy, regulatory compliance, and timely financial reporting. The ideal candidate brings foundational HR and payroll experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to partner with HR leadership, Finance and Accounting, and external vendors to ensure accurate payroll, compliance, and employee support.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field OR equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
5+ years of payroll processing and/or payroll accounting experience in a U.S. corporate environment
Experience supporting multi-state payroll for exempt and non-exempt employees
Hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now or a comparable payroll system
3+years of experience in general accounting or finance specifically (General Ledger - journal entries) knowledge of debits and credits, ERP system; Payroll Accountant preferred
Knowledge of Payroll Funding required
Experience with Post payroll funding process including upload of Salary vouchers into an ERP is required
Knowledge of payroll laws and tax reporting regulations
Excellent verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills are required.
Demonstrated proficiency with systems and ability to quickly learn the organizations HRIS and talent management systems.
Advanced Microsoft suite – in particular, Excel, spreadsheet and power point skills required
Pivot table and VLookups

Nice To Haves

Ability to quickly learn the organizations HRIS and talent management systems; Experience with SuccessFactors strongly preferred
Experience with SAP ERP or other large system preferred

Responsibilities

Execute full-cycle multi-state U.S. Payroll processing on a recurring schedule, including weekly hourly and semi-monthly salaried payroll, ensuring accuracy and timeliness for each pay run
Perform routine maintenance of payroll data in HRIS (ADP Workforce Now), including ongoing updates to employee pay, tax elections, deductions, garnishments, benefits contributions, and earnings codes
Conduct regular pre- and post-payroll audits to identify and resolve discrepancies related to earnings, deductions, hours, and tax calculations
Apply federal, state, and local payroll regulations consistently across each payroll cycle, including multi-state taxation requirements
Handle repetitive payroll reconciliations, including comparison of payroll registers to general ledger accounts, funding reports, and variance logs
Prepare and process recurring payroll funding files, salary vouchers, and payroll postings into ERP systems in accordance with established schedules
Manage ongoing payroll tax and compliance activities, including routine reconciliations, agency correspondence support, and year-end tasks such as W-2 preparation
Generate standard and ad-hoc payroll reports on a recurring basis for Accounting, Finance, Compliance, and HR leadership
Respond to ongoing employee payroll inquiries, including pay discrepancies, deductions, tax questions, and corrections, while maintaining confidentiality
Support recurring month-end and year-end close activities related to payroll expense reporting
Maintain consistent documentation and internal controls for payroll processes, ensuring accuracy and audit readiness
Partner regularly with Accounting, Finance, and external payroll vendors to ensure smooth execution of all payroll cycles