Accounting Associate: SAP, Cost & Inventory Analysis

Ingevity; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Ingevity, located in North Charleston, SC, is seeking an entry-level Accounting Associate to support a range of accounting activities, ensuring accuracy of financial records and reporting. You will gain hands-on experience across reconciliation, cost accounting, close processes, and asset accounting while collaborating with plant operations and finance teams.

The role is ideal for a recent graduate or early-career professional aiming to build a strong foundation in manufacturing accounting,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Limited to no professional accounting experience required; internships or academic projects are beneficial.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting concepts.
• Experience with Excel and Word; exposure to ERP systems such as SAP is preferred but not required.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to gather facts, perform basic analysis, and resolve routine accounting issues using established procedures.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work across teams.
• Collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for continuous improvement.
• Ability to interpret and communicate accounting information to colleagues and business partners.

Responsibilities

• Support compliance with financial transaction recording standards through accurate processing and maintenance of accounting records within SAP and other financial systems.
• Assist with account reconciliations and analysis related to inventory, production orders, fixed assets, and other balance sheet and P&L accounts.
• Contribute to monthly close activities, including preparing schedules, investigating variances, and supporting accurate financial reporting.
• Partner with operations teams to review and resolve production discrepancies and ensure data integrity for manufacturing and inventory.
• Support fixed asset accounting activities, including asset setup, capitalization, tracking, and periodic review.
• Serve as a key contact for accounts payable processes, helping resolve issues and support efficient invoice processing through Coupa and SAP.
• Assist with cost accounting and variance analysis activities to support decision-making.
• Prepare accounting reports and schedules for internal management reporting and compliance.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and support implementation of solutions that enhance accuracy, controls, and efficiency.
• Participate in special projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

SAP familiarity

Coupa familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

SAP

Coupa

Job description

Ingevity, located in North Charleston, SC, is seeking an entry-level Accounting Associate to support a range of accounting activities, ensuring accuracy of financial records and reporting. You will gain hands-on experience across reconciliation, cost accounting, close processes, and asset accounting while collaborating with plant operations and finance teams.

The role is ideal for a recent graduate or early-career professional aiming to build a strong foundation in manufacturing accounting,