Accountant

ingredion; Bedford Park (IL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based pay

Benefits & wellness support

Flexible work arrangements

Tuition reimbursement

Recognition program

Employee discounts

Job summary

Ingredion looks for an Accountant at the Argo Plant in Bedford Park, IL to manage accruals, analyze plant expenditures, and support month-end close with forecasting and reporting. The role emphasizes accuracy, ownership, and cross-functional collaboration.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in accounting or finance with 1+ years of experience, SAP experience preferred, and strong MS Office skills. This hybrid position offers growth and process-improvement opportunities across local and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance is required.
• 1+ years of relevant accounting experience.
• Experience with ERP costing systems; SAP preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to understand business processes and cost concepts.
• Able to identify issues, develop solutions, and drive improvements.
• Ownership mindset on core responsibilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze monthly spend accrual entries across multiple plants.
• Analyze monthly variances, forecast for production and manufacturing costs.
• Prepare monthly account reconciliations to support internal controls.
• Develop monthly forecasts and budgets for fixed and variable costs.
• Prepare yield and corn accounting each month for accuracy.
• Analyze and adjust supplies and packaging inventory usage.
• Assist in physical inventory counts and reconciliations.
• Support Audit data requests and SOX controls.
• Lead process improvements and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Ownership mindset

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

SAP

ERP costing systems

Job description

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 Accountant is primarily responsible for preparing accrual entries and analyzing plant expenditures, preparing supplies and packaging adjustments and reporting, inventory analysis, reconciliations, 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.
• 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 you will bring:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required
• 1+ years relevant experience
• Experience using ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) costing systems. SAP experience preferred
• 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)

Who you are:

• 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
• Flexibility in job responsibilities as part of overall team
• Travel required as necessary

Why Join Ingredion?

• 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

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 o