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Accounting Associate

Ingevity
United States, Virginia, Covington
104 West Riverside Street (Show on map)
May 19, 2026
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 using Coupa and SAP Contribute to monthly financial close by reconciling production orders, inventory, and analyzing variances Identify opportunities to improve processes and help implement solutions that enhance efficiency Get involved in special projects and continuous improvement initiatives that support the broader business What You'll Bring: A degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field Experience or exposure to accounting or financial analysis (manufacturing experience is helpful but not required) Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP (or a willingness to learn) Comfort working with Microsoft Excel and Word Strong 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 Ingevity is a company made up of extraordinary people of every race, religion and background, all worthy of the same dignity. Our differences are one of our great strengths. Join us in building a culture of increasing diversity and respect - a culture where everyone belongs. Ingevity is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled. Recruiting Agencies: Ingevity does not accept unsolicited resumes and therefore, will not be responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited resumes.