Sr. Accountant

Ingredion Incorporated • Bedford Park, IL

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• SAP experience preferred

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees