[Hiring] Accountant, Staff @Carnival Corporation

Role Description

The Staff Accountant supports the Fleet accounting team by engaging in all aspects of the department's full cycle accounting process which includes:

• Preparing journal entries during the month-end close
• Preparing variance explanations
• Working on account reconciliations and following up to resolve issues as necessary
• Cross training with others to provide adequate backup to the department
• Working in conjunction with other finance and CCL business teams as required

Essential Functions:

• Prepare monthly account reconciliations and follow up to clear reconciling items
• Prepare journal entries and accruals during month-end closings
• Other duties as assigned
• Work with operating groups to research and explain variances to forecast and budget
• Assist management in preparing quarterly and annual deliverables submitted to corporate
• Support management in preparing required schedules for internal and external auditors

Qualifications

• Knowledge of or ability to learn Oracle Financials or other related financial software
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with intermediate-level skills in Excel to perform analysis using pivot and lookup tables
• Knowledge of accrual-based accounting
• Strong analytical skills with ability to work in a collaborative manner in a fast-paced team-based environment
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated sense of urgency in completing assignments
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility and change in a dynamic environment
• Ability to prioritize workloads and meet tight deadlines
• Personal integrity, as well as a high level of respect for all individuals
• 2+ years of experience working in public or private accounting. Experience with full-cycle accounting, month-end closing process and variance analysis

Requirements

• Travel: None or very little travel likely
• Work beyond normal business hours or on weekends may be required occasionally to support business needs
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time
• This position is classified as “remote.” As a remote role, it allows employees to work full-time from their home
• It may also require regular travel to Carnival headquarters in Miami, FL for in-office collaboration
• Sourcing of candidates is primarily done in Carnival’s remote hubs of Orlando, Tampa, Atlanta, Houston, and Dallas
• If the search is extended past those areas, candidates must be located in one of the following U.S. states: FL, GA, TX and NC

Benefits

• Health Benefits:
  • Cost-effective medical, dental and vision plans
  • Employee Assistance Program and other mental health resources
  • Additional programs include company paid term life insurance and disability coverage
• Financial Benefits:
  • 401(k) plan that includes a company match
  • Employee Stock Purchase plan
• Paid Time Off:
  • Holidays – All full-time and part-time with benefits employees receive days off for 8 company-wide holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays to be taken at the employee’s discretion
  • Vacation Time – All full-time employees at the manager and below level start with 14 days/year; director and above level start with 19 days/year
  • Sick Time – All full-time employees receive 80 hours of sick time each year
• Other Benefits:
  • Complementary stand-by cruises, employee discounts on confirmed cruises, plus special rates for family and friends
  • Personal and professional learning and development resources including tuition reimbursement
  • On-site Fitness center at our Miami campus