Senior Accountant

Marel GDC B.V.; Eindhoven; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid work environment

Healthcare

Pension

Holiday allowance

Job summary

JBT Marel seeks a Senior Accountant in Eindhoven to lead financial reporting for local entities and support group and statutory audits. The role combines hands-on accounting with process improvements and close collaboration with Financial Control, Business Control and Shared Services.

You will prepare journal entries, reconcile GL accounts, and ensure compliance with US GAAP and local regulations, while communicating clearly in English and driving efficiency across finance processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in accounting, finance, business economics, or a related field.
• Experience in a similar role or auditing.
• Solid understanding of accounting processes and financial reporting.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and financial data.
• Knowledge of US GAAP and internal controls (SOX a plus).
• Knowledge of local accounting and tax regulations.
• Excellent English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate month-end close per US GAAP and Marel guidelines.
• Prepare local financial statements and tax reporting.
• Prepare and post journal entries (accruals, deferrals, reclassifications, intercompany).
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and perform analyses.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and local regulations.
• Support process improvements and reporting quality.
• Manage audits (group and statutory).

Skills

English (written and spoken)

Communication

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in accounting/finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Position: Senior Accountant

We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join our team at JBT Marel in Eindhoven, the Netherlands. In this role, you will be responsible for the financial reporting of our legal entities and play an important part in ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial information. You will work closely with colleagues in Financial Control, Business Control, and Shared Services, and you will have a broad interface across the organization. The role combines hands-on accounting work with opportunities to improve processes and ways of working.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring a timely and accurate month-end close in accordance with US GAAP and JBT Marel accounting guidelines.
• Preparing local financial statements and handling tax-related reporting.
• Preparing and posting journal entries, including accruals, deferrals, reclassifications, and intercompany entries.
• Reconciling general ledger accounts and performing account analyses.
• Ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards, internal controls, and local regulations.
• Contributing to improvements in financial processes and reporting quality.
• Management of audits (Group audits, statutory audits, etc.).

Background

• Hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in accounting, finance, business economics, or a related field.
• Have experience from a similar role, or from auditing.
• Have a solid understanding of accounting processes and financial reporting.
• Are comfortable working with ERP systems and financial data.
• Have experience with, or interest in, US GAAP and internal controls (SOX experience is an advantage).
• Have knowledge of local accounting and tax regulations.
• Communicate clearly and professionally in English, both written and spoken.

Why join JBT Marel?

At JBT Marel, what we do truly matters. We are driven by our purpose to transform the future of food and strive to be a trusted partner in building a more sustainable food industry.

Our values guide everything we do: Serve with integrity. Create with collaboration. Grow with excellence. Advance with innovation.

We are committed to helping you grow ‑ professionally and personally ‑ by offering development opportunities, global collaboration, and meaningful work that makes an impact.

You’ll be part of an inclusive, international team culture, working on exciting projects that challenge and inspire you.

What we offer

• Competitive salary based on your location and experience.
• Benefits package including holiday allowance, healthcare, and pension (details shared during the process).
• Flexible, hybrid working environment.
• Opportunities for growth, learning, and career development.

JBT Marel is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Use of Technology in Our Hiring Process

JBT Marel uses technology-assisted 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 job-related 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.

Welcome to our temporary careers site

While we finalize our new website, you can explore open roles and start your career journey with JBT Marel here. At JBT Marel, we’re transforming the future of food through technology, innovation, and collaboration. Our work helps make the global food system more sustainable — and it’s powered by thousands of talented people around the world. We value collaboration, integrity, innovation, and continuous growth — and we believe the best ideas come from diverse perspectives working together. If you’re looking for meaningful work and the chance to make a real impact, explore opportunities at JBT Marel and get ready to transform the future of food.