Accounting Internship (2026)

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:

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Finance/Accounting Intern to join our team. This internship offers hands-on experience across core finance and accounting functions, including financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and general ledger management. The ideal candidate is eager to learn, analytically minded, and ready to contribute to meaningful projects that support business decision-making. Interns will work closely with experienced professionals and gain exposure to enterprise financial systems and processes. This role is based in our Northbrook office and requires in-person attendance 3 days per week to foster collaboration and learning.

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities
•    Assist in preparing monthly financial reports and variance analyses
•    Support budgeting and forecasting activities
•    Help reconcile accounts and maintain general ledger accuracy
•    Participate in internal financial audits and compliance reviews
•    Collaborate with team members to identify process improvements
•    Work with financial systems and tools to extract and analyze data

Preferred Qualifications
•    Currently pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business field
•    Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
•    Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with financial systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) is a plus
•    Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
•    Detail-oriented with a strong sense of ownership

What We Offer
•    Real-world experience in finance and accounting operations
•    Exposure to enterprise financial systems and reporting tools
•    Mentorship from experienced professionals
•    Opportunities to develop technical and business acumen
•    A collaborative and inclusive work environment

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