Senior Accountant at CF Industries Northbrook, IL

Senior Accountant – CF Industries – Northbrook, IL. 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 continue to grow and achieve your potential. Job Summary The Senior Revenue Accountant is responsible for preparing consolidated financial statements and reports including management reports with a primary focus on revenue recognition and reporting. The incumbent will review and verify the accuracy of journal entries and accounting classifications. Major Responsibilities Support month‑end close by preparing monthly journal entries, consolidating entries, and performing month‑end analyses in the area of revenue recognition. Produce exhibits and commentary required for reports issued to management, outside directors, third parties, and government agencies. Prepare and review sales transactions, analyze account balances, and maintain supporting documentation files. Review sales legal agreements to ensure proper execution and revenue recognition compliance. Prepare ad‑hoc financial information requests and analyses, own exhibits, and identify trends or unusual variances in a fast‑moving sales environment. Assist with special projects, year‑end activities such as audit inquiries, and related duties. Prioritize larger, more urgent company initiatives that rely on revenue accounting. Evaluate and recommend improvements to accounting and operational procedures and systems, assessing cross‑departmental impacts. Collaborate with departments—including Supply Chain, Sales, Market Research, Legal, IT, and the Finance organization—to foster strong relationships and shared goals. Facilitate discussions on standard and complex revenue‑recognition matters, and collaborate cross‑departmentally to understand financial implications of various transactions. Provide guidance to other accounting staff and operational team members as needed. Incumbent Attributes Education: BS degree in Accounting. Years of experience: 3–5 years of accounting experience; CPA preferred. Ability to understand and follow detailed instructions. Compliance with established departmental processes and procedures that support internal controls efforts. Identification and communication of internal controls deficiencies to department management. Salary and Benefits Estimated base pay: $72,900 – $96,200 (may vary based on education, training, skills, qualifications, and experience). In addition to base pay, an incentive program is available to all full‑time employees. Comprehensive benefits include two medical plan options, a health savings plan with company contribution and match, dental and vision benefits, a well‑being incentive program, 401(k) matching of 10–13% (potential), life and disability insurance, paid time off, and more. Flexible work arrangements support a healthy work‑life balance. For more detailed information on CF programs, please visit the Total Rewards website. FMLA, Employee Polygraph Protection Act, and Canadian Human Rights Act information are available on request. For assistance with job opportunity or reasonable accommodation, call View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Selecto Vinos