Accounting Associate

Job Description

Accounting Associate (Accounts Payable) | Hankook Tire America Corp.

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Hankook Tire America Corp., located in downtown Nashville, TN. Hankook Tire is a global leader and the world’s seventh-largest tire producer, delivering innovative solutions for passenger vehicles, trucks, motorsports, and original equipment manufacturers. This Accounting Associate role is crucial for supporting the daily accounting operations within the Corporate Management team, with a primary focus on accounts payable and employee expense management. The position helps ensure accurate financial reporting and contributes to the overall operational efficiency of the business.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: In-person, Monday – Friday
• Location: In-person, Nashville, TN

• Team: Corporate Management team
• Mission: Owns the accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices, employee expenses, and general ledger support to ensure efficient financial operations.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, SAP (preferred)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Process Invoices: Process vendor invoices accurately and timely through the accounts payable system.
• Manage Expenses: Review, audit, and process employee expense reports to ensure compliance with company policies.
• Reconcile Accounts: Prepare account reconciliations and assist with month-end and year-end close activities.
• Support Audits: Support internal and external audit requests by preparing documentation and schedules.
• File Taxes: Assist with Sales & Use Tax filings, 1099 reporting, and other required tax documentation.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; Entry-Level career.
• Experience: 0-2 years of accounting or accounts payable experience in a corporate environment. Experience processing employee expense reports and vendor invoices is preferred.
• Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, excellent attention to detail, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Bonus: Experience with SAP or a comparable ERP system, working knowledge of general ledger accounting and account reconciliations, or exposure to indirect tax compliance.