Plant Accountant

ingredion; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards package

Flexible work arrangements

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

Ingredion is seeking a Plant Accountant in Indianapolis, IN, to handle accounting and financial analysis for the plant. You will participate in month-end close, forecast and budget, and drive internal controls across production units, reporting to the Manager of Operations Finance.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance, 0–3 years of experience, SAP familiarity, and strong MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's 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 travel as necessary.
• Proven proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• 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 and monitor trends to prepare monthly forecasts and budgets.
• Account Reconciliations - Prepare monthly account reconciliations to ensure internal control policies are followed.
• Audit Activities - Perform SOX testing and coordinate with internal/external auditors.
• Business Process Procedures - Ensure BPPs are written and compliant with internal controls.

Skills

MS Office

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP ERP

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: 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&H 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:

• Bachelor's 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 well-being
• F lexible 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-m