Accounting Associate

Job Description

Accounting Associate | Ingevity

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Ingevity, located in North Charleston, SC. Ingevity develops innovations that purify, protect, and enhance the world around us. Their products enable oil to flow better, crops to grow fuller, roads to last longer, and ensure cleaner air. This entry-level position is crucial for maintaining the accuracy and integrity of financial records and supporting operational processes within a manufacturing environment.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person Charleston, NC

• Team: Working under the guidance of experienced finance professionals.
• Mission: This role supports various accounting activities to ensure accurate financial records, reporting, and efficient operational processes.
• Tech Stack: SAP, Coupa, Microsoft Excel, Word

What You’ll Actually Do
• Record Keeping: Support compliance with financial transaction recording standards through accurate processing and maintenance of accounting records within SAP and other financial systems.
• Reconciliation & Analysis: Assist with account reconciliations and analysis related to inventory, production orders, fixed assets, and other balance sheet and profit and loss accounts.
• Monthly Close: Contribute to monthly close activities, including preparing schedules, investigating variances, and supporting accurate financial reporting.
• Operational Partnership: Partner with operations teams to review and resolve production discrepancies and ensure the integrity of manufacturing and inventory data.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and support the implementation of solutions that enhance accuracy, controls, and efficiency.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. This is an entry-level professional role.
• Experience: Limited to no professional accounting experience required. Relevant internships, co-ops, or academic projects are beneficial.
• Skills: Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, ability to gather facts and perform basic analysis, strong written and verbal communication skills, and a collaborative mindset with a willingness to learn.
• Bonus: Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting concepts. Exposure to ERP systems such as SAP is preferred.