Ingevity

Finance

AccountingAssociate

Covington, Virginia, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Accounting Associate at Ingevity. Skills: accounting, financial analysis, ERP systems, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word. review and resolve production discrepancies. support accurate reporting”

What You'll Achieve.

accurate reporting; smooth day-to-day function of the plant; enhance efficiency

Industry & Context.

Finance
Problems you'll solve

solving problems; troubleshoot issues; analyze variances; problem-solving

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

A degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, Experience or exposure to accounting or financial analysis, Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP (or a willingness to learn), Comfort working with Microsoft Excel and Word, attention to detail and organizational skills, A collaborative approach and willingness to learn from others, Clear communication skills and the ability to work across teams, Curiosity and a proactive mindset when it comes to problem-solving and improving processes

Nice to Have

manufacturing experience is helpful but not required

What You'll Do.

review and resolve production discrepancies

support accurate reporting

fixed asset accounting

ongoing review of assets

key contact for accounts payable activities

troubleshoot accounts payable issues

ensure smooth processing of accounts payable

contribute to monthly financial close

reconcile production orders

identify opportunities to improve processes

implement solutions that enhance efficiency

continuous improvement initiatives

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Partner with operations teams; collaborate with teams across the business; work across teams

Communication Scope

Clear communication skills

Full Job Description

**Job Family Group:** Finance **Are you ready to do something remarkable? Ready to collaborate with an incredible team to solve problems that improve people’s lives? Meet Ingevity.** At Ingevity, we develop innovations that purify, protect and enhance the world around us. Our products enable oil to flow better, crops to grow fuller, roads to last longer and ensure that the air we all breathe is cleaner. Our people come from all different backgrounds and help reimagine new possibilities daily. We understand there is no challenge too big and no contribution too small. We seek out new ideas for tackling complex problems and celebrate achieving the improbable. We value each person’s unique talents and synergize them to create meaningful impact and sustainable solutions for our customers and our world. **Bold. Energetic. Ingenious. Genuine.** If these qualities describe you, we’d love for you to join Ingevity! Do you enjoy solving problems, working with others, and finding ways to make processes more efficient? If so, you might be a good fit for the Accounting Associate position within Ingevity's Covington VA plant. In this role, you’ll play an important part in supporting both finance and plant operations—helping ensure accurate reporting, improving processes, and contributing to the smooth day-to-day function of the plant. This is a great opportunity to build your accounting career in a manufacturing environment where your work has visible impact. You’ll collaborate with teams across the business, gain hands-on experience with core financial processes, and develop your skills in a supportive, team-oriented setting. ## **What You’ll Do:** * Partner with operations teams to review and resolve production discrepancies and support accurate reporting in SAP * Build experience in fixed asset accounting, including asset setup, capitalization, and ongoing review * Serve as a key contact for accounts payable activities, helping troubleshoot issues and ensure smooth processing u

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