Staff Accountant

Federal Signal; Streator (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus potential

Insurance (life, medical, dental, vis

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

401(k) with matching contributions +tu

Smoke-free, drug-free workplace

Job summary

Federal Signal Corporation, headquartered in Oak Brook, IL, is seeking an experienced accounting professional to support month-end close and financial reporting for its Vactor and non-Vactor businesses in Streator, IL. The role focuses on reconciliations, fixed assets, and process improvements using Excel and Power BI.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, 3–5 years of accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-volume

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field required.
• 3-5 years of accounting or related experience required; experience with audit procedures preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of accounting and reporting software preferred (JDE).
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel required.
• Ability to work either independently or collaboratively as needed.
• Strong communication and organization skills.
• Distinctly self-motivated and capable of handling multiple tasks in a high-volume environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work under and meet deadlines with multiple priorities.
• Excellent judgement and decision making skills.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy.
• Cooperative and willing to assist others.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for month-end close processes for Vactor & non-Vactor businesses.
• Perform monthly account reconciliations.
• Data entry associated with accounts payable.
• Fixed Asset support (generating new capital project numbers, reconciliations, journal entries).
• Improve Capital Project reporting via Excel & Power BI in collaboration with site engineering on current and future projects.
• Support acquisition integration work (process changes, improvements, system migrations).
• Upload monthly information (financials, trial balances, supplementary info) to Cognos for purchased companies.
• Prepare monthly management reporting.
• Maintain and improve Power BI reporting.
• Support other Accounting team members (Asst. Controller & Controller).
• Assist in SOX implementation/updates.

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide support for Vactor & non-Vactor business month-end close processes.
• Perform monthly account reconciliations.
• Perform data entry associated with accounts payable.
• Fixed Asset support (Generating new capital project numbers, reconciliations, journal entries)
• Improve existing Capital Project reporting through working with site engineering team on current projects, future plans and monthly reporting (Excel & Power BI based reporting).
• Support acquisition integration work (process changes, improvements, system migrations)
• Work with purchased companies on uploading monthly information (Financials, trial balances, supplemental information) to corporate systems (Cognos).
• Monthly management reporting preparation
• Maintain and improve Power BI reporting
• Support the other members of the Accounting department (including Asst. Controller & Controller)
• Assist in SOX implementation/updates

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field required.
• 3-5 years of accounting or related experience required. Experience with audit procedures and requirements preferred
• Advanced knowledge of accounting and reporting software preferred (JDE)
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel required.
• Ability to work either independently or collaboratively as needed.
• Strong communication and organization skills.
• Distinctly self-motivated and capable of handling multiple tasks in a high-volume environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work under and meet deadlines and work with multiple priorities.
• Excellent judgement and decision making skills.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy.
• Cooperative and willing to assist others.

Salary Range for this position - $65-78k

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 Oak Brook, 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. Vactor Mfg. is a leading manufacturer of municipal combination catch basin/sewer cleaning vacuum trucks and industrial vacuum loaders that clean up industrial waste or recover and recycle valuable raw materials. Vactor is located in Streator, IL and is a subsidiary of Federal Signal Corporation.

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, contact Human Resources at [e-mail]. All other applications must be submitted online.

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