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Cost Accountant

Cost Accountant

CF IndustriesDeerfield, IL, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

The incumbent in this job assists in preparation of consolidated financial statements and other accounting statements and reports; assists in preparation of management reports; and reviews and verifies the accuracy of journal entries and accounting classifications.

II. Major Responsibilities :

  • Assists with or prepares monthly journal entries, consolidating entries and month-end analyses
  • As well as various exhibits and commentary required for reports issued to management, outside Directors and government agencies.
  • Coordinates preparation, proofreading, issuance and filing of reports
  • Prepares and analyzes distribution and storage costs
  • Prepares Consolidated Inventory Report and maintains files of supporting work papers
  • Works with Distribution Facilities personnel to ensure proper classification of costs
  • Prepares schedules of purchased product and maintains files of supporting work papers
  • Prepares analyses of various account balances and maintain files of supporting work papers
  • Prepares written procedures on job responsibilities
  • Assists with special projects, year-end activities and related duties
  • Prepares reconciliations of inventory.

III. Incumbent Attributes :

  • College degree in accounting.
  • 2-4 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.
  • IV. 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.
  • V. Internal Controls

  • 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.
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