Corporate Staff Accountant

Federal Signal Corporation; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Insurance

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Federal Signal Corporation, headquartered in Downers Grove, IL, is seeking a Staff Accountant to support treasury, intercompany, and consolidation activities. The role involves preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, supporting SEC filings, and assisting auditors in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's in Accounting, CPA or candidate preferred, and solid Excel skills. Experience in public or corporate accounting is valued, with opportunity for growth and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• CPA or CPA candidate highly preferred.
• Internship/public/corporate accounting experience preferred.
• Intermediate/Advanced Excel knowledge required.
• Introductory knowledge of FASB and SEC rules and regulations.
• Introductory knowledge of ERP and Consolidation software.
• Strong oral and written communication; able to work collaboratively and independently.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and maintains cash accounts, including monthly bank reconciliations and treasury assistance.
• Prepares analyses, reconciliations, journal entries, and monthly invoices related to intercompany accounts.
• Prepare and upload recurring and miscellaneous monthly journal entries.
• Prepares upload of Corporate actual financials and forecasts into Consolidation system.
• Monitor and review monthly reconciliation and journal entry binders for completeness and accuracy.
• Assist auditors with requests and questions related to Staff Accountant accounts.
• Support the preparation of SEC filings, including Form 10-Q/10-K.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Bank Reconciliation

Excel

Financial Analysis

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA candidate

Tools

ERP software

Consolidation software

Job description

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monitors and maintains cash accounts, including monthly bank reconciliations and treasury assistance.
• Prepares analyses, reconciliations, journal entries, and monthly invoices related to intercompany accounts.
• Prepare and upload recurring and miscellaneous monthly journal entries.
• Prepares upload of Corporate actual financials and forecasts, including supplemental data, into Consolidation system.
• Monitor and review monthly reconciliation and journal entry binders for completeness and accuracy.
• Assist internal and external auditors with requests and questions specific to the Staff Accountant’s accounts.
• Support the preparation of various SEC filings, including Form 10-Q/10-K.
• Perform other duties, assignments and special projects as assigned.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• CPA, or CPA candidate, highly preferred.
• Prior accounting experience via internship, public accounting, or corporate accounting role preferred.
• Intermediate/Advanced Microsoft Excel knowledge required.
• Introductory knowledge of FASB and SEC rules and regulations.
• Introductory knowledge of ERP and Consolidation software.
• Effective oral and written communication skills, and ability to work collaboratively as well as independently.
• Ability to demonstrate strong business acumen, analytic, integrative, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to adapt to and operate within a fast-paced environment.

Target Salary Range: $55,000-$65,000

Benefits of Employment

In addition to excellent career growth opportunities, Federal Signal Corporation offers a wide array of benefits including: annual bonus potential, insurance (life, medical, dental, vision), paid holidays, paid vacation, 401(k) with matching contributions and tuition reimbursement. We provide our employees with a smoke-free, drug-free workplace.

About Us

Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) builds and delivers equipment of unmatched quality that moves material, cleans infrastructure, and protects the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial and commercial customers. Headquartered in Downers Grove, IL, with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the Company operates two groups: Environmental Solutions and Safety and Security Systems. For more information on Federal Signal, visit: www.federalsignal.com.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category, characteristic, or trait under applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process,

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Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Accounting.

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