Tax Analyst at Federal Signal Corporation in Downers Grove, Illinois

Job Description:

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Request, gather, and analyze accounting and tax information for US consolidated federal income tax returns, state & local income tax returns, and a variety of annual reports.


2. Communicate with business units and regulatory authorities to address and resolve questions.


3. Assist in the calculation, preparation, coordination, and timely filing of federal and state income tax returns, estimated payments and extension payments.


4. Assist in the resolution of federal and state audits and notices.


5. Assist with tax research and analysis.


6. Assist with calculation and analysis of tax depreciation for various subsidiaries.


7. Participate in special projects and tax planning as needed.


8. Assist in identifying and implementing process improvements to facilitate streamlining and automation for tax compliance, reporting and planning.


9. Maintain professional and technical knowledge by remaining current on existing and new tax regulations and communicate the impact of new tax developments.

Position Requirements

•  Bachelor's degree required - accounting or related field.


• CPA or working towards CPA designation preferred.


• 1-4 years of tax compliance experience.


• Robust MS Excel skills.


• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines.


• Self-starter and team player.


• Effective communicator who can work well with individuals both horizontally and vertically within the company as well as with external parties.


• The desire to continually learn and develop as both an individual and employee. 

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

Experience

Required

• 1 - 4 years: Tax compliance experience

Education

Required

• Bachelors 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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