At JBT Marel, what we do matters. As one of the global leaders within food and beverage technology and automated systems, we know that the contribution of our employees, ultimately leads to the success of our business fortifying the future of food.

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 in order to feed your growth!

We are searching for a highly experienced AR Accountant who will perform the AR month end close activities of new integrated North America JBT Marel Entities. This person will perform the stable transition of activities and establish standard SSC processes. This is a great opportunity with rewarding challenges. 

Key Responsibilities

• Perform timely daily area activities (Collections, Unallocated cash, credit hold on customers/orders process activities, AR Subledger review and cleanings, etc.) by working closely with the customer and other JBT Internal teams. Guaranteeing transactions are performed under a strong internal controls framework.
• Perform timely all AR Accounting Month End Close activities, SOX Controls, AR Reconciliations, Month end Close Reporting Packages and working closely with G/L to provide all needed AR info for the submission of JBT financial information.

• Build and deliver the required reporting package to the different Business Units and Management in Europe and US.
• Follow an everyday approach of Continuous Improvement in the everyday work.

• Guide the team assigned to achieve the goals established for the AR Team.
• Support the AR Management with experience and ideas to increase the efficiency of the JBT AR Processes.

Core Competencies:

• Drive for Results
• Excellent customer service skills
• Shared Service center experience valuable
• Ability to meet strict deadlines
• Good analytical and interpersonal skills
• Teamwork

Skills

• Understanding of AR processes and best practices
• SOX/Internal Controls knowledge desirable
• Strong PC skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong Excel knowledge is a must
• Accounting knowledge and experience is a must
• Collections knowledge and experience desirable
• Attention to detail is a must
• Strong ability to work with minimal supervision.
• End-to-end process compliance and effectiveness

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or equivalent work experience required
• 1+ years of experience in a Finance environment working with Excel and performing accounting activities: Month end close/ Reconciliations/ Billing
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite required
• Experience in ERP systems

Languages

• Fluent verbal/written English is a must.
• Spanish and other European language is a +.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performance of assigned daily/monthly Collections activities
• Performance of Month End Close accounting and reporting activities.
• Contacting Internal& External customers to clean all pending Unallocated Cash.
• Responsible for generating and reviewing AR aging to ensure subledger is clean.
• Manage all Credit management area ( credit holds, credit analysis, order releases)
• Daily, Weekly, Monthly reporting to JBT internal teams
• Commitment to continuous improvement.

• Manage AR audits, either internal, external or SOX reviews.
• KPIs delivery and analysis

Mobility: Position based in Madrid (San Fernando de Henares) and limited travelling within European Union or USA might be required.

 We are excited to meet individuals who are enthusiastic about making things happen, take personal responsibility and appreciate seeing the direct results of their work in the final product. We are a fast-growing company and offer our top teams a diverse and challenging range of tasks in a respectful corporate culture. Your contributions matter are appreciated and have a significant impact! Join us and be part of our team!

• Competitive compensation package
• The ability to work in an established international and fast-growing company with great opportunities for personal development
• A work environment where we value individual initiatives
• Continuous development and improvement, and always together as a team

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.