Senior Accountant - Military veterans preferred

JBT Corporation

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Senior Accountant

US-IL-Chicago

Job ID: 2025-13550
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Finance

JBT Corporation

Overview

At JBT Marel, what we do matters, we know that the contribution of our employees leads to the success of our business.

Our purpose is to transform the future of food; this guides our vision of being the global leader in food and beverage technology, by harnessing the full power of JBT Marel to partner with our customers and pioneer sustainable innovation.

Our values show who we are at our best. As we Create with Collaboration, Serve with Integrity, Grow with Excellence, and Advance with Innovation.

The Senior Accountant reports to the Accounting Manager in the Center of Excellence (CoE) and will play a crucial role in the daily operations of the accounting team. You will ensure accurate financial reporting, and maintaining compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements. You will have a background in accounting and a commitment to continuous improvement.

You will

• Support month, quarter, and year end reporting activities for accurate reporting
• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations
• Participate in monthly balance sheet reviews working with the business and SSC
• Investigate and resolve accounting issues
• Support OneStream reporting to ensure it is performed accurately
• Ensure integrity and reliability of all financial transactions and that they follow US GAAP and JBT Marel standards.
• Support internal and external audit requests, and participate in efforts to remediate audit and control findings.
• Document standard operating procedures and instructions surrounding accounting procedures.
• Share best practices in accounting practices with others in the Accounting Center of Excellence and support the Accounting Manager to implement them within the team.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and lead the team in implementing best practices to enhance efficiency and accuracy across the close and reporting processes.
• Collaborate with teams to improve accounting operations.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• CPA or equivalent certification preferred.
• You must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future.
• Minimum of 3 years of progressive accounting experience.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards.
• Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems (e.g., JDE, SL9).
• Strong experience ensuring SOX compliance required.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• #LI-KF1
• #LI-Hybrid

• We are committed to our employees and will provide you with development and opportunities to allow you to be the best version of yourself at work, at home, and in your community.
• We foster a genuine inclusive team culture enjoying collaborative working across our global teams to deliver world-class projects.
• We encourage development - ensuring new experiences and challenges at JBT Marel to feed your growth!
• Benefits: JBT Marel offers benefits on day 1 of your employment. Including: Medical, Dental, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, family leave, vision coverage, and a matched 401(k) plan.

Commitment to Diversity: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging is a fundamental value to JBT Marel and critical to our future success. A thoughtful, focused, and sustained effort to work towards our DEIB goals is not just a principled choice, but also a business imperative.

Equal Opportunity Employment:

JBT Marel provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and qualified applicants for employment. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. At JBT Marel, we apply this policy to all our employment practices, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. We make hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit and business needs at the time. JBT Marel will reasonably accommodate applicants who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. If you require assistance or accommodation during the application process, please contact JBT Marel at 844-286-4524.

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