Accountant

Job Description

Accountant | JBT Marel

The Tone:
This is a critical Accountant role at JBT Marel. This position is central to ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial information, directly supporting the company’s financial operations and reporting requirements. The role demands close collaboration across various accounting functions to maintain robust internal controls and contribute to process standardization. It offers a great work/life balance and the flexibility of a hybrid in-office work model, providing an environment where financial professionals can thrive.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid

• Team: Reports into the Corporate Accounting Manager, working closely with a Senior Accountant.
• Mission: Maintain accurate financial records and support core accounting processes to ensure financial integrity and operational efficiency.
• Tech Stack: Syteline ERP, HFM/OneStream Consolidation, Microsoft Office suite

What You’ll Actually Do
• Close Process Support: Actively contribute to and assist in the comprehensive month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial close processes, ensuring timely and precise completion of all required tasks for accurate reporting.
• Journal Entry Management: Precisely prepare, accurately code, and diligently record all necessary journal entries in the general ledger, which includes skillfully processing various allocations and reclassification entries as needed to maintain proper financial categorization.
• Account Reconciliation and Analysis: Proactively undertake and prepare all account reconciliation activities, thoroughly review the trial balance, and meticulously reconcile and analyze all general ledger accounts to guarantee accuracy and uphold financial integrity.
• Internal Controls and Audit Support: Consistently monitor and execute robust internal control procedures to ensure company assets are adequately protected, and provide comprehensive audit support specifically related to general accounting inquiries and requirements.
• Operational Collaboration and Improvement: Foster close collaboration with diverse financial departments such as Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Master Data, Fixed Assets, and Lease Accounting as situations demand, and actively participate in and support various process improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and standardization.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Hold a Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Accounting or Finance, coupled with a thorough knowledge of basic accounting principles and strong internal controls understanding.
• Experience: Possess 1-3 years of experience in an accounting background, with demonstrated experience in accounting and financial systems, including ERP (Syteline) and consolidation tools (HFM/OneStream).
• Skills: Exhibit proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite, strong communication skills for effective collaboration, the ability to successfully multitask while maintaining attention to detail in a demanding environment, and a proactive approach to learning and continuous improvement.
• Bonus: A CPA certification or an advanced degree is highly desired.