Associate Accountant

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Job Title: Associate Accountant

Company Name:	CF Industries
Location:	Northbrook, IL
Position Type:	Full Time
Post Date:	01/20/2026
Expire Date:	02/19/2026
Job Categories:	Accounting/Auditing, Finance/Economics, Government and Policy, Healthcare, Practitioner and Technician, Information Technology, Insurance, Internet/E-Commerce, Manufacturing and Production, Transportation, Logistics, Medical, Environmental, Web Technology, Energy / Utilities

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Associate Accountant
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 Associate Accountant prepares and focuses on preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, management reporting, government reporting and performs financial analyses while ensuring internal controls are adhered to. Works in a matrixed environment with exposure to different accounting topical areas.Job Description:Job Responsibilities:Corporate<ul><li>Prepares monthly journal entries and month-end analyses as well as various exhibits and commentary required for reports issued to management and government agencies </li><li>Coordinates typing, proofreading, issuance and filing of reports</li><li>Prepares analyses of various account balances and maintain files of supporting workpapers</li><li>Assists with special projects, year-end activities and related duties</li><li>Completes corporate transactions</li><li>Prepares written procedures on job responsibilities</li><li>Prepares and posts monthly journal entries into the SAP system ensuring timely, accurate and efficient recording and analysis of month-end and year-end transactions</li><li>Assists in completing fixed asset transactions and reporting</li><li>Participate in audits as required</li></ul>Successful incumbents will have:<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in accounting</li><li>CPA candidate preferred</li><li>0-2 years’ accounting experience</li><li>Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks</li><li>Ability to function effectively while meeting deadlines</li><li>Strong interpersonal, communication and administrative skills</li><li>Proficient with Microsoft Windows environment and have an excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Applications</li><li>Familiarity with Large ERP systems preferred</li></ul>The estimated base pay for the position is typically between $52,920 - $65,740The actual base pay for the position may be influenced by factors such as education, training, skills, qualifications, competencies, years of experience, job-related knowledge, and scope of the role, and could be outside of the posted pay range.In addition to base pay, an incentive program is available to all full-time employees, and a comprehensive benefits package including two medical plan options, a health savings plan with a company contribution and a match, dental and vision benefits, a well-being incentive program, 401(k) Plan which provides a protentional of receiving between 10% and 13% of employer’s contribution, life and disability insurance, paid time off programs and much more! Additionally, we offer several Flexible Work Arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance.For more detailed information on the CF programs, please visit our Total Rewards website at: <a href="https://cftotalrewards.com/" target="_blank">https://cftotalrewards.com/</a>FMLA:<a href="https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlaen.pdf" target="_blank">https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlaen.pdf</a> Employee Polygraph Protection Act<a href="https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/eppac.pdf" target="_blank">https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/eppac.pdf</a> <ul><li>Employees in Canada can learn more about their rights by viewing the <a href="http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/PDF/H-6.pdf" target="_blank">“Canadian Human Rights Act”.</a></li></ul> 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 talentacquisition@cfindustries.com.<a href="https://cfindustries.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/careers/introduceYourself" target="_blank">JOIN OUR TALENT NETWORK</a>

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