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# Financial Accounting Specialist (Korean/English Bilingual) at Hankook Tire America Corp.

- **Company:** Hankook Tire America Corp.
- **Location:** Uniontown, OH
- **Posted:** 2026-04-20
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-10
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/hankooktireamericacorp/jobs/5192122008

## Job description

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.

## 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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