Plant Accountant

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, INWorkplace Type:
Hybrid As the Plant Accountant you will perform activities in accordance with established principles and standards to control the organization's financial resources and ensure that it complies with all relevant regulations, laws, and reporting requirements. May provide daily guidance to clerks. Impact and Contribution determined by complexity of activities performed and experience required for job.  This role reports to the Lead Accountant - T&HS US/CAN.

What you will do:

• Financial Management & Reporting – This is inclusive of the preparation and review of accurate and timely month-end, quarter-end, and year-end reporting. Prepare and analyze mid-month forecasts to assess financial performance and identify trends. Conduct month-end financial reporting, ensuring accuracy in revenue, expenses, and variances. Manage budgeting processes, collaborating with operations to develop and monitor cost projections. Oversee accruals and financial analysis to ensure accurate recognition of expenses and liabilities.
• Forecasting/Budgeting – Work cross-functionally with business partners and internally within a Texture & Healthful Solutions’ plant (i.e., corn manufacturing plant) and monitor trends to prepare monthly forecasts and periodic budgets over plant specific spending. Prepare and review monthly account reconciliations in a timely manner to ensure internal control policies are being followed.
• Inventory Management & Reconciliation – Perform inventory reconciliation by comparing physical counts with system records, identifying discrepancies, and implementing corrective actions. Monitor inventory movements, ensuring proper accounting and valuation for raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods. Analyze inventory costs and variances, supporting decision-making for cost control and efficiency improvements.
• Audit & Compliance – 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. Ensure Business Process Procedures (BPP’s) are written and current for all job functions and that they comply with internal control policies. Coordinate periodic inventory audits, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and company policies.

Maintain compliance with internal controls, financial regulations, and industry best practices. Support year-end audit procedures by preparing documentation, addressing auditor inquiries, and ensuring accurate financial reporting.
• Operational Support & Cost Analysis - Assist plant leadership with financial insights to drive cost efficiencies and strategic decisions. Conduct variance analysis on production costs, labor, and overhead, recommending process improvements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance financial reporting accuracy and operational effectiveness.

Agility and Innovation
• Analysis – Perform analyses for T&H Plant to proactively identify and communicate yield and…