Senior Accountant - CF Industries

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 & Accounting Job Summary: The Senior Accountant prepares and focuses on account reconciliations and performs financial analyses while ensuring internal controls are adhered to. The incumbent will primarily focus on coordination of fixed asset transactions and management reports; assist in preparation of external reports; and reviews and verifies the accuracy of journal entries and accounting classifications. Job Description: Job Responsibilities: Prepares monthly journal entries and month-end analyses as well as various exhibits and commentary required for reports issued to management, outside Directors and government agencies. Coordinates & reviews fixed asset capitalizations, retirements and transfers for all locations. Prepares consolidated analyses of various account balances and maintain files of supporting workpapers. Assists with special projects, year-end activities and related duties. Prepares written procedures on job responsibilities. Participate in audits as required. Maintains and updates Policies and Procedures. Provides guidance to junior accounting staff. Evaluates and recommends improvements to accounting procedures and systems. Successful Incumbents will have: Bachelor’s Degree in accounting CPA, CPA candidate preferred 3-6 years’ accounting experience Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks; 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 preferred Position Scope/Contribution: This position requires daily contact with other departments such as Plant Accounting, IT, Distribution Facilities and Financial Planning & Analysis. The Senior Accountant must possess and apply a strong knowledge of fundamental accounting concepts and practices and help evaluate and improve accounting methods and procedures. Under limited supervision and instruction, the incumbent completes assignments that are varied and require ingenuity and originality. This individual must also have the ability to assume supervisory responsibilities and provide guidance as a resource for lower-level personnel. Must understand and comply with established departmental processes and procedures designed to support internal controls efforts. Needs to identify and bring 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. Employees in the US can learn more about their rights by viewing the federal "EEO is the Law" poster (PDF) and others as detailed below: Pay Transparency https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf FMLA: https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlaen.pdf Employee Polygraph Protection Act https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/eppac.pdf Employees in Canada can learn more about their rights by viewing the “Canadian Human Rights Act”. If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity at CF Industries, or if you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please call 847-405-2400 or contact us at cfhire@cfindustries.com. JOIN OUR TALENT NETWORK We are a global leader in transforming natural gas into nitrogen. The chemical processes we use ensure we have the nitrogen we need to support life on earth - from fertilizer that feeds the crops that feed the world to products that remove harmful emissions from industrial activities. We are always seeking bright, ethical and resourceful professionals that have achieved a high level of success in their respective fields. Individuals who want to be a part of a strong, financially secure company; who believe in our values, are committed to what we do, and embrace our future. At CF Industries we take great pride in who we are, what we do and the talented people that work for us. Our values extend to our employment and hiring practices. We are committed to doing it right for the benefit of our employees, our products and our community. We believe that We do it Right. We do it Well. We execute as a Team. We take a long term view.