Accountant

Cook County, IL - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 67520 - 90026

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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: 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:
Bachelors 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

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
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

#LI-BS1
#wayup

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 disabilitymental or physicalmarital 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 applicants accommodation needs.

Relocation Available:

Pay Range:

$67520.00-$90026.67 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.

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 n...

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: 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:
Bachelors 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

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
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

#LI-BS1
#wayup

Relocation Available:

Pay Range:

$67520.00-$90026.67 Annual

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.

Key Skills

Internal Audit
Accounting Tally
General Ledger Accounting
External Audit
Microsoft Excel
PMP
Financial Accounting
Financial Analysis
Payroll
Financial Recouncilation
Financial statement
Accounting and Finance
ACCA
CPA
Financial Reporting

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About Company

Ingredion

Ingredion ist ein weltweit führender Anbieter von Zutaten. Wir stellen Süßstoffe, Stärkeprodukte, Inhaltsstoffe zur Nahrungsergänzung und Biomaterialien her, die von Kunden in alltäglichen Produkten – von Lebensmitteln und Getränken bis hin zu Papier- und Pharmaprodukten – verwendet w ... View more

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