Federal Signal is currently hiring a Senior Accountant, responsible for BU-level tax reporting and compliance, intercompany accounting activities and managing the fixed asset accounting process. This person will work on assignments requiring considerable judgement and initiative. They will understand implications of work and make recommendations for improvement.

Key Activities/Responsibilities:

•  Prepare monthly, quarterly, and year-end sales & use tax filings.


• Propose and implement of new processes/procedures related to sales & use tax filings and other tax related compliance reports; formally document all new processes/procedures.


• Implement automated solutions where possible to streamline tax-related tasks enhancing efficiency and accuracy.


• Ensure compliance with state, local, and federal sales and use tax regulations, monitoring for changes in tax laws.


• Coordinate and manage intercompany activity including analyses of accounts to verify proper posting of activity.


• Maintain all aspects of fixed asset accounting ensuring compliance to corporate policy.


• Provide information to fulfill internal/external audit requests as required.


• Support finance team with other ad-hoc projects as needed.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required


• 2-5 years of experience in accounting/finance field


• Sales & use tax experience (strongly preferred)


• Knowledge of Sales/Use tax guidelines and procedures.


• Strong attention to detail and ability to interpret data.


• Working knowledge of accounting procedures/understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).


• Self-motivated, results-oriented, and assertive.


• Proficiency with MS Office especially Excel.


• Introductory knowledge of ERP systems (JDE preferred).

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 in University Park is a leading manufacturer and supplier of comprehensive systems and products used to protect people and property. Our products and integrated solutions include systems for campus and community alerting, emergency vehicles, first responder interoperable communications, industrial communications, and command and municipal networked security. Specific products include: lightbars and sirens, public warning sirens and public safety software.

Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) provides products and services to protect people and our planet. 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.

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 HR@federalsignal.com. All other applications must be submitted online.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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