Accounting Supervisor - AP/AR Leader, Manufacturing

Federal Signal Corporation; Tishomingo (MS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Signal Corporation is seeking an Accounting Supervisor to lead day-to-day accounting at our Tishomingo, MS facility. You will supervise AP/AR activities, ensure timely vendor payments, manage invoicing and reconciliations, and support month-end close.

This role partners with the Controller to drive process improvements and maintain strong internal controls. The ideal candidate has a solid accounting foundation, 5+ years of progressive experience, and at least 2 years in a supervisory

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• 2+ years of supervisory or team lead experience preferred.
• 3+ years of manufacturing accounting experience required.
• Experience working in an ERP environment; Infor/Syteline experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable activities.
• Ensure timely processing and payment of vendor invoices.
• Oversee customer invoicing, collections, cash application, and account reconciliations.
• Review AP and AR aging reports and address outstanding issues.
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Reconcile cash, prepaid expenses, accrued liabilities, and other balance sheet accounts.
• Maintain accurate accounting records in accordance with GAAP and company policies.
• Supervise and develop AP, AR, and accounting personnel.
• Partner with operations, purchasing, sales, and management teams to resolve accounting issues.
• Assist with sales and use tax filings and related audits.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation and responding to auditor requests.

Skills

AP & AR oversight

GAAP & internal controls

Excel proficiency

analytical & problem solving

leadership & communication

prioritize deadlines

attention to detail

team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

5+ years accounting experience

2+ years supervisory experience

3+ years manufacturing accounting

ERP experience (Infor/Syteline)

Tools

Infor/Syteline ERP

Job description

Federal Signal Corporation is seeking an Accounting Supervisor to lead day-to-day accounting at our Tishomingo, MS facility. You will supervise AP/AR activities, ensure timely vendor payments, manage invoicing and reconciliations, and support month-end close.

This role partners with the Controller to drive process improvements and maintain strong internal controls. The ideal candidate has a solid accounting foundation, 5+ years of progressive experience, and at least 2 years in a supervisory