Sr. Accountant

About Ingredion:

Join Ingredion, where innovation impacts lives worldwide! Without even realizing it, you’ve experienced our work in your favorite chocolate, your pet’s food, the paper you write on, and your everyday snacks. As a global powerhouse across more than 60 industries, we harness the potential of natural ingredients to transform lives. Whether you’re just starting your career or bringing years of experience, there's a place for you here to make a real difference. Be part of our team that values a wide range of perspectives and is committed to shaping a better world with every product we create.

Location: Argo Plant, Bedford Park, IL

Workplace Type:  Hybrid

The Senior Accountant is responsible for accounting, administration, and maintaining internal controls for the U.S./Canada F&II plants, supporting the Plant Finance Manager. This responsibility includes driving continued improvements in processes, accuracy and analytical support to the Plant Finance Managers and Plant Managers on spending control initiatives as well as overall plant performance. Overall responsibilities include accurate and timely reporting and analysis for all aspects of fixed assets and spending accounts, as well as calculation and administration of raw material and manufacturing rates, BOM maintenance, Yield reporting, monthly close preparation and required reporting along with forecasting and other ad hoc tasks. Focus is on accuracy, timeliness and ownership of tasks. This position will report to the Accounting Manager - F&II US/Can.

What you will do:

• Plant expenditure analytics and accruals – Prepare and analyze monthly spend accrual entries in various account subgroups across multiple plants.  Support operations and finance to understand and accurately assess costs.
• Monthly Variance Reporting – Prepare monthly analysis reports comparing actuals vs forecast for production, manufacturing expenses. Key drivers of variances communicated clearly and concisely to assist operations and finance in understanding of impacts.
• Forecasting/Budgeting – Work cross-functionally across plants to prepare monthly forecasts and periodic budgets (fixed and variable costs) timely and accurately.
• Yield Preparation – Prepare yield/accounting each month, analyzing data for reasonability. Work closely with operations team to improve calculation accuracy and timing of data.
• Inventory management – Assist in physical inventory counts/reconciliations as required.
• Supplies/Packaging Adjustment/Analysis and Reporting – Lead preparing, analyzing and adjusting supplies and packaging inventory/consumption to help operations and finance groups to understand and accurately assess usages. Includes BOM Maintenance.
• Resin Preparation – Prepare key entries for inventory/consumption, analysis and reporting for key supply used in sweetener manufacturing.
• Account Reconciliations – Prepare monthly account reconciliations assigned in a timely manner to ensure internal control policies are being followed.
• Process Improvement – Assist in process reviews periodically to standardize and enhance procedures across the COE (Center of Excellence) & plant operations (Purchasing, Receiving, production, shipping). Lead the implementation of improvements identified through this process.
• Develop Relationships – Build and maintain collaborative relationships with all units and functional managers across local and remote locations to ensure accurate and timely reporting of plant financial performance. Educate business partners in finance & accounting practices.
• Audit/SOX Controls – Assist and help guide Audit data requests as needed.

What you will bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance required, CPA preferred or equivalent experience
• 2+ years relevant experience
• Consistently perform tasks with accuracy and adherence to deadlines
• Business Acumen – knows how business operates and effectively provides business context for financial information. Understands business strategy and translates effectively to analysis and decision support.
• Demonstrated ability to identify issues, develop solutions and drive process improvements. Knows how to get things done through formal channels and through leveraging informal networks.
• Proven verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate to various levels within the organization
• Proven proficiency in Microsoft office tools (Intermediate/Advanced in Excel)
• Experience using ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) costing systems. SAP experience preferred

Who you are:

• Strong analytical, organizational and critical thinking skills
• Customer focus – dedicated to meeting expectations & requirements of internal & external customers
• Embraces change and is open to new ideas and approaches, including flexibility in job responsibilities as part of overall team
• Business Acumen – knows how business operates and effectively provides business context for financial information. Understands business strategy and translates effectively to analysis and decision support.
• Travel required as necessary (minimal)   

Why Join Ingredion? 

Discover why Ingredion is the ideal place to advance your career with our exceptional rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive. Create the future with us and enjoy:

• Total Rewards Package – Competitive salary and performance-based pay recognizing your contributions to our success
• Comprehensive Benefits & Wellness Support – Health, long-term savings, and resources for your physical, mental, and emotional well-being
• Flexible Work Arrangements – We value flexibility to support you both professionally and personally
• Career Growth – Learning, training, and development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement
• Employee Recognition Program – A culture of real-time appreciation, with personalized recognition rewards globally
• Employee Discount Program – Provides exclusive discounts on everyday products, services, and travel

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Ingredion seeks to provide a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, handicap or disability—mental or physical—marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability resulting from military service, or any other classification protected by law (“protected classifications”). We are committed to establishing and maintaining a work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

Ingredion provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant requires an accommodation during the application process or through the selection process, we will work with the applicant to meet the job applicant's accommodation needs.

Relocation Available:

Pay Range:

This pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Final base salary will be determined based on several factors which may include but are not limited to responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data and applicable bargaining agreement (if any).

Incentive Compensation:

As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Ingredion Annual Incentive Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus.

Benefits:

Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental and vision coverage as well as a 401(k) plan with an competitive company match.