Staff Accountant

Federal Signal Corporation; Tishomingo (MS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Signal Corporation is seeking an onsite Staff Accountant in Tishomingo, MS to support financial accounting and manufacturing operations. You will perform cost accounting, inventory valuation, period-end close, and financial reporting, while ensuring GAAP compliance and ERP data integrity.

Reporting to the Controller, you will back up A/R and A/P, assist with audits, and partner with operations to improve profitability and data accuracy across the business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting with a focus on operational accounting in a high mix/high low volume manufacturing environment.
• Strong cost systems background dealing with products with multi-level BOMs.
• Excellent analytical, learning & logic skills.
• Sound understanding of accounting principles.
• Prior experience in an accounting position is required.

Responsibilities

• Support period-end close by preparing journal entries and performing account reconciliations.
• Maintain standard costs and ensure alignment between operating data and the general ledger.
• Perform variance analysis and provide reporting on margins, inventory valuation, and period results.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and track results to support financial goals.
• Assist with inventory processes, BOM alignment, and ERP data integrity; support audits and SOX compliance.

Skills

Cost accounting

Inventory controls

ERP systems

GAAP

Financial reporting

Month-end close

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Associate degree in Accounting

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Syteline

Job description

TBEI - Tishomingo is seeking an onsite Staff Accountant in Tishomingo, MS. Reporting to the Controller, this role supports both financial accounting and manufacturing operations through cost accounting, inventory management, financial reporting, and month-end close activities. The Staff Accountant helps ensure accurate product costing, inventory valuation, ERP system integrity, and compliance with GAAP and company policies. This position also provides backup support for Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable, assists with audits and process improvements, and partners with operational teams to support profitability and data accuracy across the business. Ideal candidates will have accounting experience in a manufacturing environment, strong analytical skills, and an understanding of cost accounting, inventory controls, and ERP systems.

Duties/Responsibilities

Financial Period End Responsibilities

• Support the period-end close process by preparing journal entries, performing account reconciliations, and assisting with financial reporting to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with GAAP and TBEI requirements.
• Ensure proper financial cut-offs are applied, including timely completion of work orders and adherence to inventory cut-off procedures in accordance with corporate policy.
• Maintain and monitor the standard period-end close checklist to confirm all required entries and tasks are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Prepare period-end reports and key performance metrics for internal management and corporate reporting purposes.
• Assist with end-of-month inventory processes, including inventory true up /valuation, cycle counts, and related reconciliations.

Accounting

• Assist in analysis of changes in product design, materials, and manufacturing processes to evaluate financial impact on results, margins, and overall profitability.
• Support financial reporting by maintaining accurate standard costs and ensuring alignment between operational data and the general ledger.
• Perform variance analysis and provide reporting on financial performance, including margins, inventory valuation, and period results.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and track results in support of financial goals.
• Monitor and report inventory discrepancies, including negative balances and incomplete work orders.
• Ensure integrity of financial data within the ERP system, including BOM alignment, accurate inventory transactions, and proper general ledger account mapping.
• Assist in the management of fixed assets by overseeing construction-in-progress projects, ensuring timely capitalization, accurate disposals, and conducting periodic asset inventories to maintain accuracy and compliance.
• Support and enhance ERP (Syteline) functionality, focusing on financial reporting, internal controls, and process improvements.

Miscellaneous Duties

• Provides support and updates to customer records in Syteline to ensure that customer credit lines are properly maintained and administered per TBEI guidelines
• Provide support coverage for Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable.
• Assist with sales tax compliance laws and ensure proper customer documentation is on file and remains current.
• Assist with Quality cases and credit memos
• Assist with internal / external audits of financial processes and compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley
• Ensure procedures are GAAP and TBEI compliant.
• Assists with and complete special projects as requested.

Qualitative Attributes

• Highly motivated and a self-starter; with the ability to complete work with minimal oversight;
• Ability to complete tasks without errors in a timely manner;
• Professional, ethical, and acts with integrity;
• Effective verbal and written communication skills;
• Must have a high degree of organization and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting with a focus on operational accounting in a high mix/high low volume manufacturing environment.
• Must have a strong cost systems background dealing with products with multi-level BOMs
• Excellent analytical, learning & logic skills,
• Sound understanding of accounting principles
• Prior experience in an accounting position is required.
• Ability to effectively communicate in writing, as well as verbally in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Experience with business software like Syteline is a plus.

Education/Experience

• Associate degree in Accounting or related field required; Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance preferred
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in an accounting role

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.

Who We Are

• 1,000+ distributors and dealers, across North America
• 11 major brands
• Industry-leading technology, management team, and performance
• High quality products including military-spec dump bodies for the US Armed Forces

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, contact Human Resources at 507-508-9136.