Plant Accountant

Ingredion Incorporated; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision

Flexible work arrangements

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discount program

401(k) match

Job summary

Ingredion Incorporated in Indianapolis, IN, invites applications for a Plant Accountant role hybrid at the Indianapolis Plant. You will execute accounting transactions per U.S. GAAP, report plant performance, and participate in month- and year-end closes.

The role reports to the Manager of Operations Finance, T&HS US/CAN. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance with 0–3 years' experience, SAP and manufacturing exposure preferred, and strong MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 0-3 years relevant experience.
• Understanding of basic accounting concepts in manufacturing environments.
• SAP experience preferred.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to travel as necessary.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Prepare month-end, quarter-end, and year-end reports.
• Forecasting and budgeting across Texture & Healthful Solutions’ plants and monitor trends.
• Prepare monthly account reconciliations to ensure internal control policies are followed.
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual Sarbanes-Oxley testing.
• Develop and maintain Business Process Procedures (BPPs).
• Perform analyses to identify yield and production reporting issues.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships across units for timely reporting.

Skills

Financial reporting

Forecasting

Budgeting

Account reconciliations

SOX testing

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

Job description

About Ingredion: Join Ingredion, where innovation impacts lives worldwide! Without even realizing it, youve experienced our work in your favorite chocolate, your pets 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 youre just starting your career or bringing years of experience, theres 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: Indianapolis Plant – Indianapolis, IN. Workplace Type: Hybrid.

As the Plant Accountant you will execute accounting transactions in accordance with U.S. GAAP ensuring transactions are accurately and properly stated. Develop, analyze, and report plant performance to management for comparison of actual results to plan and latest estimates. Participate in month-end and year-end closing processes as required. This role will report to the Manager, Operations Finance, T&HS US/CAN.

What you will do:

• Business
  • Financial Reporting – Participate in the preparation of accurate and timely month-end, quarter-end, and year-end reports.
  • Forecasting/Budgeting – Work cross-functionally across Texture & Healthful Solutions’ plants (ie intermediate products plant, potato manufacturing plants) and monitor trends to prepare monthly forecasts and periodic budgets over plant specific spending, including depreciation and permit spending.
  • Account Reconciliations – Prepare monthly account reconciliations in a timely manner to ensure internal control policies are being followed.
  • Audit Activities – Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual Sarbanes-Oxley testing. Work with internal and external audit teams providing requested documentation pertaining to related work. Drive cohesive financial strategies while maintaining robust internal controls and compliance.
  • Business Process Procedures – Ensure Business Process Procedures (BPP’s) are written and current for all job functions and that they comply with internal control policies.
• Agility and Innovation
  • Analysis – Perform analyses for T&H Plants to proactively identify and communicate yield and production reporting issues.
  • Account Analysis – Perform analyses on T&H various spending accounts to proactively identify and communicate spending issues.
  • Ad-Hoc – Willing and available to work on special projects focused on accounting, financial analysis, financial forecasting, financial reporting and operational efficiency/standardization of processes as required.
• Relationships and People
  • Develop Relationships – Build and maintain collaborative relationships across all units and functional managers for Indy COE Plants responsible to ensure accurate and timely reporting of plant performance.

What you will bring:

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance required
• 0-3 years relevant experience
• Demonstrated understanding of basic accounting concepts and theories used in the manufacturing and business environments
• SAP Experience preferred
• Manufacturing Experience preferred
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadline requirements
• Inventory understanding
• 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)
• Ability to travel as necessary

Who you are:

• Demonstrates initiative and possesses strong problem solving abilities
• Exhibits prioritization and organizational skills with the ability to work within deadlines
• Works collaboratively with peers and others
• Embraces changes and is open to new ideas and approaches

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 wellbeing
• 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 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: No

Pay Range: $69,800.00-$93,066.67 Annual. 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.

Ingredion is a leading global, plant-based ingredients solutions company. We make sweeteners, starches, nutrition ingredients and biomaterials that are used by customers in everyday products from foods and beverages to paper and pharmaceuticals. At Ingredion, we embrace possibilities and inspire each other to think big. Together, we are reimagining how we can make life better through our differentiated ingredients and innovative solutions. We share an inspiring purpose - to make life better, for our colleagues, our customers, our communities, and the world. We belong to a culture of bold innovators, of people who believe that their skills, creativity, and passion can deliver solutions that can enhance people’s lives. We create what's next, transforming our imagination into innovation. We have a welcoming and collaborative environment to build and grow a career in a multinational company. We encourage to think differently and innovate through collaboration and experimentation.