Sr. Cost Accountant

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop standard cost for manufactured and purchased parts by considering applicable external and internal costs and material rates.
• Perform standard cost review annually by updating material, labor, and overhead rates, reviewing and simulating cost, correcting errors, and verifying inventory analysis for accuracy.
• Review and analyze standard variance reporting, investigate discrepancies, and recommend necessary corrective actions.
• Provide internal departments with requested information by defining and developing ad‑hoc reporting, analyzing data, and providing recommendations based on analysis.
• Actively participate in lean and/or cost‑reduction teams by providing appropriate reporting, analysis, and recommendations.
• Review monthly cycle‑count reports, identify variances, and recommend corrective action.
• Track and create inventory count sheets for cycle counters.
• Create raw material count sheets for cycle counters.
• Assist in reviewing cycle‑count variances.
• Assist in the monthly closing activities by inputting appropriate journal entries, reconciling assigned accounts, and recommending corrective actions.
• Perform other duties, assignments, and special projects that may be required.

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting is required. Candidates with MBA, CMA, or CPA accreditation/licensing are also encouraged.
• Two or more years of cost accounting experience is ideal.
• Experience in a manufacturing organization is a plus.
• Highly proficient in Excel with an advanced skill level required.
• Daily usage expertise in MS Office Products Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) required.
• Ad‑hoc reporting experience with SQL.
• JD Edwards experience is preferred.
• Power BI experience is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

$70,000 - $85,000

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.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of 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