Accounting Associate – Terminal Accounting Support

Job Description

Accountant I | Ingram Marine Group

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Ingram Marine Group, offering hybrid work options based in Granite City, IL. Ingram Marine Group is a leading carrier on America’s inland waterways, transporting bulk commodities, delivering fuel, and providing ship anchorage. This Accountant I role is crucial for maintaining the accuracy and timeliness of the company’s financial records, particularly during the month-end accounting cycle. This position contributes directly to operational reporting and ensures compliance with U.S. GAAP, supporting the continuous growth and adaptability of the organization.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid, Granite City, IL
• Pay: $55000–$65000 yearly
• Mission: Ensure accurate and timely financial and operational accounting in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Revenue Accounting: Support terminal revenue accounting efforts and manage revenue accruals.
• Data Reconciliation: Reconcile general ledger activity with information from operational reporting systems, researching billing discrepancies and accounting questions.
• Reporting Generation: Prepare and distribute various operational reports, including tonnage, throughput, royalty, and key performance indicator (KPI) analyses.
• Payment Coordination: Support terminal-related payment requests and coordinate with accounts payable, maintaining audit-ready documentation for internal and external audits.
• Process & Project Support: Contribute to process improvement initiatives and assist with special projects, including budget preparation and ad hoc requests from finance and operations departments.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. Basic understanding of accounting principles, financial records, and U.S. GAAP concepts.
• Experience: Proficiency in Excel and comfort working with financial or operational data.
• Skills: Strong attention to detail, analytical mindset with the ability to research discrepancies, organized to manage recurring deadlines and competing priorities, and clear written and verbal communication.