Financial Accounting Specialist

Company Overview

Hankook Tire & Technology is a global tire manufacturer headquartered in South Korea, with research, development, and manufacturing operations worldwide. Our America Technical Center (ATC), located near Akron, Ohio, supports product development, testing, and technical operations for the North American market.

About the Role:

We are seeking a detail-oriented, organized, and adaptable Financial Accounting Specialist to support the business operations of our America Technical Center.

This position supports budgeting, expense management, investment planning, administrative processes, and coordination with our headquarters in South Korea.

The ideal candidate is comfortable working with numbers, organizing business information, and communicating in both Korean and English. Prior experience in budgeting or accounting is helpful but not required. We welcome candidates with backgrounds in business administration, office operations, purchasing, or related fields who are eager to learn and grow.

What You’ll Do:

• Budget & Expense Management
  • Assist with annual budget planning, monthly expense tracking, and financial reporting.
  • Monitor departmental spending and support budget-to-actual comparisons.
  • Maintain accurate records of operating expenses and project budgets.

• Internal Approvals & Administrative Processes

  • Prepare and coordinate internal approval requests (PUMI) for expenses, investments, and operational activities.
  • Review supporting documents for completeness and accuracy before submission.
  • Track approval status and coordinate follow-up actions with relevant departments.

• Business Operations & Investment Support

  • Support capital investment planning, equipment purchases, and facility-related administrative activities.
  • Coordinate vendor quotations, purchase documentation, invoices, and payment follow-ups.
  • Assist with operational reporting, document management, and process improvements.

• HQ & Cross-Functional Coordination

  • Communicate with South Korea headquarters and U.S. departments regarding budgets, approvals, and operational matters.
  • Prepare business reports, presentations, and correspondence in Korean and English.
  • Support coordination of routine and special business activities across departments.

*Please note this is a sample of what you’ll be doing. This job requires you to be able to adapt to change quickly in order to deliver an exceptional customer experience. Your duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

What Makes This Role Unique:

• Start with a 6–8 week training experience in South Korea
• Work directly with global teams and leadership
• Play a key role in bridging communication between U.S. operations and R&D in South Korea

What We’re Looking For:

• Required
  • Professional proficiency in both Korean and English, written and spoken.
  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Good communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaborate with different departments.
  • Authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
• Preferred
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Management, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience will also be considered.
  • 0–3 years of experience in business administration, budgeting, purchasing, accounting support, or office operations. Entry-level candidates are welcome.
  • Experience working in a corporate or international business environment.
  • Familiarity with ERP systems, purchase approvals, or expense management processes.

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Why Hankook?

• Employee-Focused Benefits: 
  • Employer-paid health coverage
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off and sick leave
  • 11 paid holidays
  • Employee tire discounts
  • Professional development opportunities

• Training & Career Development

  • On-the-job training in budgeting, internal approval systems, and ATC operations.
  • Potential training opportunities at our headquarters in South Korea.
  • Opportunities to develop business operations and management skills within a global R&D organization.

*Hankook Tire is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or job applicant based on race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability or sex.