Accountant

Ingredion Incorporated is a global ingredients company that develops natural ingredient solutions for a wide range of industries. The Accountant will prepare accruals, analyze plant expenditures and inventory, perform reconciliations, support monthly close and reporting, contribute to forecasting and budgeting, and lead process improvements.

What you'll 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
• Account Reconciliations – Prepare monthly account reconciliations in a timely manner to ensure internal control policies are being followed
• Forecasting/Budgeting – Work cross-functionally across plants to prepare monthly forecasts and periodic budgets (fixed and variable costs)
• CWM (Corn Wet Milling) Yield/Corn Accounting Preparation – Prepare yield and corn accounting each month, analyzing data for reasonability
• Supplies/Packaging Adjustment/Analysis and Reporting – In charge of preparing, analyzing and adjusting supplies and packaging inventory/consumption to help operations and finance groups to understand and accurately assess usages
• Inventory management – Assist in physical inventory counts/reconciliations as required
• Audit/SOX Controls – Assist and help guide Audit data requests as needed
• Process Improvement – Conduct process reviews periodically to standardize and enhance procedures across the COE (Center of Excellence). 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

What they're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required
• 1+ years relevant experience
• Experience using ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) costing systems
• Demonstrated ability to understand business processes/cost concepts
• Demonstrated ability to identify issues, develop solutions and drive improvements
• Ownership mindset on core responsibilities
• Proven verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate to various levels within the organization
• Proven proficiency in the use of MS Office (i.e., Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Exhibits prioritization and organizational skills
• Works collaboratively with peers and others
• Embraces change and is open to new ideas and approaches

Benefits:

• This role may be eligible for the Ingredion Annual Incentive Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus.
• Health, long-term savings, and resources for your physical, mental, and emotional well-being
• Flexible Work Arrangements
• Learning, training, and development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement
• Employee Recognition Program with personalized recognition rewards globally
• Employee Discount Program providing exclusive discounts on everyday products, services, and travel
• Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision coverage as well as a 401(k) plan with a competitive company match.