Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

Full-Time | On-Site | Billings, MT

About Mark Rite Lines

Mark Rite Lines Equipment Company (MRL), headquartered in Billings, Montana, is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of pavement marking and maintenance equipment. For more than 40 years, MRL has built high-performance machinery used for traffic paint application, line removal, and surface preparation. Known for innovation and reliability, our equipment is designed by stripers, for stripers to help professionals around the world work with precision and efficiency.

Position Overview

Mark Rite Lines is seeking a Staff Accountant to join our accounting team in Billings, Montana. This position is a great opportunity for an early-career accountant who wants to build a strong foundation in corporate accounting while working alongside experienced professionals.

In this role, you'll gain exposure to multiple areas of accounting, contribute to the month-end close process, and help maintain accurate financial records that support the company's operations and growth.

If you are detail-oriented, organized, and eager to continue developing your accounting skills, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries and general ledger transactions
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes
• Reconcile bank accounts and general ledger accounts
• Maintain and track fixed assets
• Support the preparation of financial reports and internal reporting
• Assist with accounts payable and receivable activities as needed
• Maintain and reconcile subsidiary ledgers
• Support internal and external audits by providing documentation
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities
• Participate in process improvements and other accounting projects

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 1-3 years of accounting experience (internships or entry-level experience welcomed)
• Understanding of GAAP accounting principles
• Strong Excel skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Preferred

• CPA candidacy or progress toward certification
• Experience working with ERP or accounting software (NetSuite, SAP, QuickBooks, etc.)

Schedule & Compensation

• Full-time, Monday-Friday
• Salaried, exempt
• Weekly pay
• Short-term annual bonus opportunity

Benefits

Federal Signal Corporation offers a competitive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid holidays and paid vacation
• Employer-sponsored Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401(k) with company match
• Smoke-free, drug-free workplace

Why Join Mark Rite Lines?

At Mark Rite Lines, you'll work alongside a knowledgeable finance team in a collaborative environment that values accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement. This role offers the opportunity to grow your accounting skills, gain hands-on experience across multiple functions, and build a long-term career within a respected organization.

About Federal Signal

Mark Rite Lines Equipment Company is a subsidiary of Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS), a global leader in environmental and safety solutions. Founded in 1901 and headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois, Federal Signal designs and manufactures products that serve municipal, governmental, industrial, and commercial customers worldwide.

Federal Signal is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected status.