Sr. Cost Accountant

at CF Enterprises, Inc. in Northbrook, Illinois, United States

Job Description

At CF Industries, our mission is to provide clean energy to feed and fuel the world sustainably. Our employees are focused on safe and reliable operations, environmental stewardship, and disciplined capital and corporate management. By joining CF, you will be part of a team that brings their varied experiences, wide-ranging knowledge and diverse talents together to deliver important work and you'll be able to pursue complex, exciting opportunities that help you continue to grow and achieve your potential in different areas. You'll take pride in working for a company that lives its values and where you can be yourself at work, as part of an authentic team that encourages you to share your views and opinions. Our eight manufacturing complexes in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, an unparalleled storage, transportation and distribution network in North America, and logistics capabilities enabling a global reach underpin our strategy to leverage our unique capabilities to accelerate the world's transition to clean energy.
Function: Finance & AccountingJob Summary:
The Senior Cost Accountant is responsible for preparing consolidated financial statements and other accounting statements and reports including management reports. The incumbent will review and verify the accuracy of journal entries and accounting classifications.

Job Description:

Job Responsibilities
Prepares monthly journal entries, consolidating entries and month-end analyses.
Responsible for various exhibits and commentary required for reports issued to management, outside Directors and government agencies.
Coordinates typing, proofreading, issuance and filing of reports
Prepares and analyzes distribution and storage costs
Evaluates and recommends improvements to accounting procedures and systems.
Reconciles and analyses intercompany activity.
Provides guidance to other accounting staff.
Assists with special projects, year-end activities and related duties
Prepares reconciliations of inventory

Successful incumbents will have:
College degree in accounting
3-5 years of accounting experience, CPA preferred
Ability to understand and follow detailed instructions
Ability to function effectively while meeting deadlines
Strong interpersonal, communication and administrative skills
Proficient with Microsoft Windows environment and have an excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Applications
Familiarity with SAP systems is a plus

Position Scope/Contribution:
Contact with CF manufacturing locations occurs routinely. Incumbents in this position use and know well the fundamental accounting concepts and practices. Under supervision, they apply established methods/procedures to perform work that is often varied and may be somewhat difficult. Instructions are detailed, but incumbents are expected to function more independently than entry-level accountants.

Internal Controls:
Understands and complies with established departmental processes and procedures designed to support internal controls efforts. Identifies and brings to the attention of department management internal controls deficiencies.

What We Offer:
You'll enjoy competitive compensation, consisting of base pay plus an incentive program available to all full-time employees, and a comprehensive benefits package including high-quality healthcare options, a well-being incentive program, 401k, life and disability insurance, generous time off (with time off to volunteer) and much more! Additionally, we offer several Flexible Work Arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance.

You will be part of a team that brings their varied experiences, wide-ranging knowledge and diverse talents together to deliver important work, and you'll be able to pursue complex, exciting opportunities that help you continue to grow and achieve your potential in different areas. You'll take pride in working for a company that lives its values and gain a sense of fulfillment.

CF Industries is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
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