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Senior Accountant

JBT Marel


Job Location:

Chicago, IL - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 95000 - 100000
Posted: 1 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 30 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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.

We are seeking a talented Senior Accountant to join our team at JBT Marels Corporate Headquarters in Chicago IL.

Reporting to the Accounting Manager you will be a key member of the Corporate Accounting Center of Excellence. This role will oversee balance sheet accounting for an entity within our Diversified Food & Health (DF&H) segment focused on our Wenger Division.

Our Senior Accountant will play a critical role in ensuring accurate timely and U.S. GAAP-compliant financial reporting while maintaining strong internal controls and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Your responsibilities

  • Own and execute an accurate and timely month-end quarter-end and year-end close process in accordance with U.S. GAAP and JBT Marel accounting policies

  • Prepare andrecordmonthly journal entries ensuring accuracy completeness and appropriate supporting documentation.

  • Perform balance sheet account reconciliations investigate variances and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.

  • Analyze financial results and account fluctuations providing clear explanations and recommendations to management.

  • Ensure the completeness and accuracy of the general ledger and supporting schedules.

  • Perform and document monthly internal controls and support compliance with SOX and other regulatory requirements as applicable.

  • Coordinate with internal stakeholders and business partners to gather information resolve accounting issues and ensure accurate financial reporting.

  • Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules responding to inquiries and providing requested documentation.

  • Identify opportunities to streamline processes enhance controls and improve the efficiency quality and timeliness of financial reporting.

  • Participate in accounting projects system implementations and other continuous improvement initiatives as needed.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a related field required.

  • Minimum of 2 years of public accounting experience or 4 years of progressive corporate accounting experience preferably within a SOX-compliant environment required.

    Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

    Effective communication and collaboration skills with the ability to partner across functions and levels of the organization.

  • Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP financial reporting and accounting principles.
  • CPA certification or active pursuit of CPA licensure preferred.

  • Experience working with accounting systems and ERP platforms; Microsoft Dynamics Blackline and OneStreamexperience is a plus.

  • Public accounting experience and/or corporate accounting experience in a SOX-compliant environment.

  • Demonstrated ability to prepare and analyze account reconciliations journal entries and financial results.

  • Strong analytical problem-solving and organizational skills with a high degree of attention to detail.

Must be authorized to work in the US now and in the future to be considered.

This role is located in Chicago IL.

This is a hybrid role 3 days in office/2 days remote

Travel up to 10%

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The estimated annual salary range for this role is $95000-$100000 (annually).Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Starting salary will vary by location qualifications and prior experience.

JBTMarel uses technologyassisted tools including artificial intelligence (AI) to support the review of applications.

These tools help our recruiting teams identify skills and experience relevant to the role based on jobrelated criteria.

All applications are reviewed by people and AI is not used to make hiring decisions independently. We are committed to fair consistent and inclusive hiring practices globally.

Why work at JBT Marel

We are committed to our employees and provide development opportunities to allow you to be the best version of yourself as our colleague with our customers and within communities.

We seek to understand and include diverse perspectives and cultures enjoying collaborative working across our global teams to deliver world-class projects.

We foster growth as we courage you to challenge yourself and others staying curious and dreaming big as you feed your growth here at JBT Marel.

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 are fundamental values to JBT 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 .


Required Experience:

Senior IC


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Marel is full-line supplier of innovative solutions, services and software for the poultry, meat and fish processing industries, alongside alternative proteins, pet food and aqua feed.

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