Staff Accountant Job Bartlett area,Illinois USA,Accounting

Staff Accountant

Job Category:
Finance/Acctg Other

Requisition Number: STAFF
006923

Full-Time On-site Elgin Sweeper Company Elgin, IL 60120, USA

Job Details Description

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

Responsible for the following monthly activities:

Prepare monthly journal entries by pulling information from standard reports, process standard journal entries and allocate appropriate charges from corporate reports that apply to Elgin Sweeper and FS Depot.
Reconcile bank accounts, balance sheet accounts and subledgers by gathering data and supporting information, and document discrepancies.

Track fixed assets, calculate depreciations and reconcile fixed assets to balance sheets.

Adhere to company policies and internal controls.

Assist in the annual review of the SOX controls and audits.

Assist in internal and external financial audits by providing necessary documents and responding to questions.

Process the daily invoicing for units shipped and prepare the MSO's

Prepare required tax filings for sales/use tax, business tax, and submit them to Assistant Controller for review and filing.

Support and assist with cost accounting tasks as needed.

Assist other divisions or departments as needed for special projects.

Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and efficiencies.

Perform other duties, assignments or special projects as requested.

Position Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting is required.
Candidates with CMA or CPA accreditation/licensing are also encouraged to apply.
One to three years of accounting experience is required.
Experience in a manufacturing organization a plus.
Highly proficient in Excel with advanced skill level required.
Daily usage expertise in MS Office Products Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) required.
JD Edwards experience is preferred
Cognos experience is preferred
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Anticipated Salary Range: $65,000 - $85,000

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.

Qualifications Education Required

Bachelors or better in Accounting.

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 .

All other applications must be submitted online.

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