Senior Staff Accountant Ship Operating Accounting - Hybrid - Carnival Global Brand

Job Description

One of the best-known names in cruising, Princess is the world’s leading international premium cruise line and tour company, carrying millions of guests each year to hundreds of destinations around the globe.  With parent company Carnival Corporation, Princess has introduced Medallion Class Vacations. This award-winning innovation offers the fastest way to an effortless, personalized vacation.

We are seeking an experienced senior accountant to join our team. This is a hybrid/in office position based in our Miami, FL corporate office. As Senior Staff Accountant, Ship Operations Accounting you’ll be responsible for for participating in month-end close, financial reporting, and SOX or internal control processes related to ship operating expenses including Entertainment, Freight, Fuel, Insurance, Port, R&M, and Shipboard IT. You’ll  prepare and submit journals, reconciliations, report analysis, and other deliverables within the oversight of the Ship Ops Manager. You’ll continuously look for improvements to processes to ensure additional confidence related to the accuracy of financial information provided/submitted. Ideal candidates will need to be able to multi-task in a high demanding environment, specifically around accelerated monthly close processes.

Here’s a summary of what Princess is looking for in its Senior Staff Accountant, Ship Operations Accounting. Is this you?

Responsibilities

• Participate and support the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process for Princess Cruises. Ensure proper reporting according to GAAP, IFRS, and Carnival Corp & PCL accounting policies.
• Prepare and submit timely and accurate reconciliations of balance sheet accounts.
• Participate and support in the required department SOX testing, control certification and processes, including proving necessary support to internal and external auditors according to established departmental timelines.
• Support planning and forecasting activities as related to Ship Operating expenses. Includes completing variance analysis of financial performance results against budget, forecast, and prior periods to ensure accurate financial reporting for Ship Operating related balances.
• Continuously work to improve efficiency and effectiveness of related business processes. Continuously work to understand and address inherent compliance/control risks.
• Provide meaningful information and analysis on ad-hoc inquires to meet departmental objectives of financial analysis support.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.  CPA preferred.
• Minimum 5 years’ of progressive Accounting/Finance experience.
• Strong GAAP accounting experience with application to operating Departments and Sarbanes-Oxley knowledge.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel knowledge and skill.
• Experience with Oracle or another enterprise level accounting system preferred.
• Experience with Blackline preferred.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Capable of effectively prioritizing and managing multiple projects and tasks.
• Flexibility regarding peak work times, particularly month end close.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.  Princess is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time (e.g., H-1B status).

This is a hybrid/in office position, based in our Miami, FL corporate office. Candidates must be comfortable going into the office 3 days/week (currently Tuesday-Thursday).

What You Can Expect

• Cruise and Travel Privileges for You and Your Family
• Health Benefits
• 401(k) 
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan 
• Training & Professional Development
• Tuition & Professional Certification Reimbursement
• Rewards & Incentives 
• Base Salary Range: $71,200-$96,100. The range is applicable for the labor market where the role is intended to be hired. Final base pay is directly related to each candidates' qualifications and experience uniquely.
  
   

Our Culture… Stronger Together

Our highest responsibilities and top priorities are compliance, environmental protection and the health, safety and well-being of our guests, the people in the communities we touch and serve, and our shipboard and shoreside employees. Please visit our site to learn more about our Culture Essentials, Corporate Vision Statement and our Core Values at: 
https://www.princess.com/aboutus/culture-framework/.

Princess is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Princess will provide reasonable accommodations with the application process, upon your request, as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please contact recruiting@hollandamericagroup.com

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