Accounting Associate

Job Description

Accounting Associate | Ingevity

The Tone:
This is an entry-level professional role at Ingevity, located in North Charleston, SC. Ingevity develops innovations that purify, protect, and enhance the world around us, with products improving oil flow, crop growth, road longevity, and air cleanliness. This role is crucial for supporting diverse accounting activities that ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial records, reporting, and operational processes. It is ideal for a recent graduate or early-career professional seeking to build a strong accounting foundation in a manufacturing environment.

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

• Team: Reports to experienced finance professionals; collaborates with plant operations and other functional teams.
• Mission: To support a variety of accounting activities that contribute to the accuracy and integrity of financial records, reporting, and operational processes.
• Tech Stack: SAP, Coupa, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word

What You’ll Actually Do
• Financial Record Maintenance: Support compliance with financial transaction recording standards through accurate processing and maintenance of accounting records within SAP and other financial systems.
• Account Reconciliation: Assist with account reconciliations and analysis related to inventory, production orders, fixed assets, and other balance sheet and profit and loss accounts.
• Monthly Close Contribution: 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.
• Accounts Payable Support: Serve as a key contact for accounts payable processes, helping resolve issues and support efficient invoice processing through Coupa and SAP.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; entry-level professional.
• Experience: Limited to no professional accounting experience required; relevant internships, co-ops, or academic projects are beneficial.
• Skills: Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting concepts; proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word; strong attention to detail and organizational skills; ability to perform basic analysis and resolve routine accounting issues; strong written and verbal communication skills; collaborative mindset.
• Bonus: Exposure to ERP systems such as SAP.