Job Description:

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Key vendor invoices into system with a high degree of accuracy and speed. This includes invoices for inventory, utilities, services, check requests, and expense invoices.


2. Maintain both physical and electronic files for processed invoices.


3. Research and resolve unvouchered receipts as required.


4. Analyze/review vendor statements for outstanding invoices and open credits.


5. Work directly with vendors to resolve vendor inquires.


6. Proactively partner with Purchasing, Receiving, and other departments to resolve invoice discrepancies.


7. Assist in the payment process including review of invoices over $10k, processing wire payments at the bank, approving positive pay files, mailing checks, and voiding checks as needed.


8. Perform other duties, assignments and special projects as assigned.

Position Requirements

• High School degree required; Associates degree a plus with some accounting coursework is desired


• Minimum two years Accounts Payable experience


• Must have a high degree of accuracy and be detail oriented


• Good communication skills, both written and verbal


• Retain and adhere to a high level of confidentiality


• Ability to understand and follow internal control procedures


• Can effectively multi-task and demonstrates strong organizational skills


• Ability to demonstrate basic accounting skills


• Daily working knowledge of Excel and comfortable with file uploads


• Ability to work under pressure; meet deadlines; resolve problems utilizing effective time management


• Experience working on JD Edwards system a plus

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

Sold and serviced through a network of more than 100 dealer locations worldwide, Elgin Sweeper products are the sweepers of choice for a variety of general street maintenance, special industrial and airport applications. With more than 100 years of experience, Elgin Sweeper offers municipalities, contractors and industries the most sweeper options in the country, using the latest sweeping technologies—mechanical, pure vacuum, regenerative air, alternative fuel and waterless dust control. Elgin Sweeper is a subsidiary of Federal Signal Corporation’s Environmental Solutions Group. For more information, visit www.elginsweeper.com.

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, call Human Resources at 630-954-2000. All other applications must be submitted online.

Experience

Required

• 2 year(s): Accounts Payable experience

Education

Required

• High School/GED or better

Preferred

• Associate Degree or better in Accounting or related field

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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