Function:
Finance & AccountingCF Industries is currently seeking a Sr. Accountant to join our Waggaman location.
This position has direct responsibility for preparing and inputting journal entries in order to accomplish monthly financial close. Additional direct responsibility includes preparation of month end statements, the monthly preparation of key performance indicator reports, and maintaining documentation to satisfy Sarbanes Oxley requirements. This position has indirect responsibility for assisting with internal and external audits, yearly preparation of budget, yearly spare parts review and providing any other reports requested by the corporate office or the Waggaman location. Outside of these Accounting responsibilities, this position will also be required to participate in goal setting and safety leadership activities. Effective communication within the department as well as with other departments is vital to the success of this position.
Financial close process for Waggaman
Review, analysis and journal preparation
Distributions and assessment processing
Processing of product costing.
Balance sheet variance analysis
Local key performance indicators
Account reconciliations
Monthly plant cost variance analysis
Local financial & cost reporting enhancements
Asset componentization, retirement, and closure
Establishes and implements processes and procedures to meet departmental internal controls requirements. Ensures that established processes/procedures are followed as designed. Works with Internal Controls Department to identify deficiencies in existing processes/procedures, the need for new ones, and the extent to which such processes/procedures are being followed. Develops and implements corrective actions with regard to department internal controls as necessary.
Bachelor’s Degree with major in Accounting or equivalent.
Five to seven years of experience in various areas of accounting with increasing levels of responsibility required.
Must be proficient with basic computer skills and have fundamental working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
Must be detail oriented and have a strong ability to problem-solve.
Strong organizational, verbal, and written communication skills are required.
The ability to prove drug and alcohol free at random and for cause.
The 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 potential 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: https://cftotalrewards.com/
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
Notice Regarding Potential Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Recruitment Process
As part of our recruitment process, CF Industries may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence (“AI”) and machine learning technologies, to assist recruiters in identifying and prioritizing candidates whose qualifications align with job-related criteria, including information provided during the application process such as resumes, work history, education, qualifications, and responses to application questions. These tools support but do not replace human decision-making, and all final employment decisions are made by our Talent Acquisition team and/or hiring managers exercising independent judgment.
If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity at CF Industries, need reasonable accommodation with the application process, or have questions about our use of AI, please call 847-405-2400 or contact us at talentacquisition@cfindustries.com

At CF Industries, our mission is to provide clean energy to feed and fuel the world sustainably.
The company is headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. We operate manufacturing complexes in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, which are among the most cost-advantaged, efficient, and flexible in the world and an unparalleled storage, transportation and distribution network in North America.