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# Accounting Associate (Accounts Payable) at Hankook Tire America Corp.

- **Company:** Hankook Tire America Corp.
- **Location:** Nashville, TN
- **Posted:** 2026-07-30
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-20
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/hankooktireamericacorp/jobs/5375587008

## Job description

Hankook Tire & Technology is a global leader in high-performance tire manufacturing, founded in 1941 and headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. As the world’s seventh-largest tire producer, Hankook operates advanced manufacturing facilities and offices in North America, including its U.S. headquarters in downtown Nashville, TN, and a state-of-the-art production plant in Clarksville, TN. The company delivers innovative tire solutions for passenger vehicles, trucks, motorsports, and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) worldwide.

- Global Innovation: Pioneering innovative technologies and eco-friendly manufacturing practices.
- Career Growth: Opportunities for internal mobility, leadership development, and continued learning.
- Employee-Focused Benefits: Competitive health coverage, 401(k) with match, paid time off, ten paid holidays per year and employee discounts on tires.
- Inclusive Culture: Committed to diversity, teamwork, and sustainability.

Location: This position is located at our North American Headquarters in the AT&T (Batman) Building in downtown Nashville, TN. Enjoy a collaborative work environment from Nashville's most iconic building featuring company-paid on-site parking, a cafe, gym, dry-cleaning services, and more.

Work Style: In-person, Monday - Friday

Job Purpose

As Hankook Tire continues to grow across the United States and internationally, we are excited to add an Accounting Associate to our Corporate Management team at our North American Headquarters in downtown Nashville. This position plays a key role in supporting the day-to-day accounting operations of the business, with primary responsibility for accounts payable, employee expense management, account reconciliations, and general ledger support. The role will also assist with tax compliance and reporting activities, month-end close, and other accounting functions to help ensure accurate financial reporting and operational efficiency.

## Key Accountabilities

- Process vendor invoices accurately and timely through the accounts payable system.
- Review, audit, and process employee expense reports to ensure compliance with company policies.
- Maintain corporate credit card and expense management records, following up with employees as needed to resolve discrepancies.
- Prepare and process vendor payments and assist with payment inquiries.
- Reconcile vendor statements and resolve invoice or payment discrepancies.
- Prepare account reconciliations and assist with month-end and year-end close activities.
- Record journal entries and maintain accurate general ledger accounts.
- Support internal and external audit requests by preparing documentation and schedules.
- Assist with Sales & Use Tax filings and maintain resale and sales tax exemption certificates.
- Assist with Federal Excise Tax, tire fee, property tax, and other required tax filings as assigned.
- Support the preparation of 1099 reporting and annual tax documentation.
- Register and renew business licenses and assist with required government filings, including economic surveys.
- Research accounting and tax questions as needed to support compliance with U.S. GAAP and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, internal controls, and operational efficiencies.
- Perform other accounting and finance duties as assigned.

Level of Accountabilities

- Individual contributor responsible for managing assigned accounting processes with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Collaborates effectively with other teams.
- Exercises sound judgment while maintaining confidentiality of financial information.

Core Competencies

- Good understanding of accounts payable and general accounting principles.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience with SAP or other ERP systems is preferred.
- Commitment to accuracy, customer service, and continuous process improvement.

## Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
- Accounting degree preferred.
- 0-2 years of accounting or accounts payable experience in a corporate environment preferred.
- Experience processing employee expense reports and vendor invoices preferred.
- Experience with SAP or a comparable ERP system preferred.
- Working knowledge of general ledger accounting and account reconciliations preferred.
- Exposure to Sales & Use Tax or other indirect tax compliance is a plus but not required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel required.

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Hankook Tire is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

## About Hankook Tire America Corp.

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Hankook Tire America Corp. is the North American sales and manufacturing subsidiary of Hankook Tire & Technology, supplying high-quality tires for passenger cars, light trucks, and commercial vehicles.
- **Entity Type**: Private (wholly owned subsidiary of Hankook Tire & Technology, publicly traded on KRX: 161390)
- **Headquarters**: Nashville, Tennessee, United States
- **Founded**: 1941 (parent company); America Corp. established as a fully integrated U.S. entity
- **Founders**: Not publicly available (founded by Chung Hwoi-jung for the parent company)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing – Tire production and distribution
- **Target customers**: B2B (dealers, corporate fleets, OEMs) and B2C (end consumers through retail network); serves both SMB and enterprise segments
- **Mission or purpose**: “To provide the best products and services to our customers” and to “remain a leader in customer satisfaction, be one of the best-known tire brands, consistently provide top-quality products, maintain a highly knowledgeable and motivated workforce, and achieve significant growth and strong financial results.”

## Products & Services
- **Hankook Brand Tires (Passenger, Light Truck, SUV, Truck & Bus)**: Core product line including premium sub-brands: iON (dedicated EV tires), Ventus (premium performance), Dynapro (SUV/truck), Kinergy (comfort), Vantra (van), Winter i*cept (winter), Smart (truck/bus). Type: Physical product.
- **Laufenn, Optimo, Kingstar**: Additional value and specialty tire brands under the global portfolio. Type: Physical product.
- **Manufacturing & Distribution**: Operates a manufacturing plant in Clarksville, Tennessee, plus distribution infrastructure across North America. Type: Manufacturing/Logistics service.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed for America Corp.; parent Hankook Tire & Technology market cap approx. ₩4.5 trillion (~$3.4 billion as of mid-2026).
- **Key Metric**: Annual revenue of parent was ₩8.4 trillion (~$6.4 billion) in 2024; America Corp. revenue not separately reported. **Total Funding**: Not applicable (subsidiary).
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Part of Hankook Tire & Technology group; strategic partners include OEMs (e.g., BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen) and racing series (TGL golf league, etc.).
- **Growth Signals**: Headcount grew 6.1% YoY to 276 employees (LinkedIn); opened a new onsite health center at Clarksville plant in January 2026; grand opening of “Hankook Tire Clinic Powered by Evernorth”; expanding production capacity in North America; became official tire partner of TGL golf league.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Global scale with local production**: Manufacturing plant in Tennessee allows fast supply to U.S. market and avoids tariffs.
- **Premium technology**: Dedicated EV tire line (iON), advanced winter tire test center (Technotrack in Europe), and a strong R&D network (5 global R&D centers).
- **Brand recognition**: One of the top tire brands globally, with partnerships in motorsports and premium OEM fitments.
- **Vertical integration**: Owns distribution subsidiaries (e.g., Jax Tyres in Australia) and controls supply chain.

## Strategic Focus
- Expand production and distribution infrastructure in North America and Europe to capture leading market shares.
- Accelerate electric vehicle tire portfolio (iON) and sustainable materials (ESG management).
- Pursue both organic growth and inorganic growth (M&A, JVs, off-take agreements) – e.g., acquisition of Hanon Systems (automotive thermal management) at parent level.
- Strengthen brand position through premium branding and motorsport partnerships.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Emphasizes teamwork, community involvement (e.g., winter drives, career fairs), and employee well-being (onsite health clinic).
- **Remote/Hybrid**: Some roles are remote (Strategic Account Manager, Sales Engineer, Territory Manager) or hybrid (Field Technical Service Specialist - Illinois). Many roles are Nashville HQ-based.
- **Growth**: Company is expanding headcount (+6% YoY) and manufacturing footprint, offering career advancement in a global company.
- **Notable perks**: Onsite health center at Clarksville plant; engagement in local communities; intern programs celebrated; equal opportunity employer.
- **Engineering culture**: Strong technical roles in IT, tire testing, web development, and systems administration; uses modern tech stack (Salesforce, SAP, Workday, Python, etc.).

## Sources
1. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/hankook-tire-america-corp.)
2. [hankooktire.com](https://www.hankooktire.com/global/en/company/company-overview.html)
3. [hankooktire.com](https://www.hankooktire.com/us/en/company/career.html)
4. [greenhouse.io](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/hankooktireamericacorp)

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