Accountant Sr., Finance

Carnival Corporation•Miami, FL

16h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Accountant at Global Accounting & Reporting Services is responsible for various corporate accounting tasks and controls. This position plays an integral role in ensuring external and intercompany transactions are evaluated and accounted for properly and assists with the global consolidation process within Oracle R12 accounting system, including preparation of journals, balance sheet reconciliations and SOX controls. The Senior Accountant works closely with financial staff at the OPCOs, Global Financial Technology and other corporate departments to facilitate a timely and efficient financial statement close process, assists with maintenance of system-generated reports and provides technical accounting expertise. The ideal candidate will have strong professional presence, communication, and collaboration skills and be able to work effectively across multiple levels in the organization and take ownership of their work, driving tasks to completion and meeting deadlines.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
Professional with public accounting firm or similar experience in a large SEC company

Nice To Haves

CPA, Chartered Accountant, or equivalent professional certification preferred
While not required, the following emerging technology competencies would complement core sourcing capabilities and accelerate value delivery

Responsibilities

Performs the month-end close process for the corporate team, including preparation of journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations in accordance with global policies, global monitoring controls, Oracle General Ledger closing functions and monthly data load from the Oracle General Ledger to the Hyperion/Essbase reporting system.
Liaisons with Global Treasury, provides support and ensures proper accounting for debt and derivatives transactions.
Analyzes new accounting standards and assess their impact.
Maintains the debt portfolio within the treasury management system.
Performs intercompany accounting processes including liaison with both Corporate and OPCOs staff to resolve any queries.
As part of the month-end consolidation process, monitors intercompany balances to ensure no material out-of-balance issues.
Prepares workpapers supporting the accounting for relevant areas, compiles disclosure support for the financial statements, coordinates information and data requests from internal and external auditors to facilitate completion of the audit, ensuring that all deadlines are met.
Performs system maintenance activities for Oracle, Hyperion and Blackline.
Assists with projects aimed at further process automation, including collaboration with the Global Financial Systems team and testing of new systems functionality.
Assists with special projects and performs other duties, as assigned.

Benefits

Cost-effective medical, dental and vision plans
Employee Assistance Program and other mental health resources
company paid term life insurance and disability coverage
401(k) plan that includes a company match
Employee Stock Purchase plan
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.
All full-time employees at the manager and below level start with 14 days/year; director and above level start with 19 days/year. Part-time with benefits employees receive time off based on the number of hours they work, with a minimum of 84 hours/year. All employees gain additional vacation time with further tenure.
All full-time employees receive 80 hours of sick time each year. Part-time with benefits employees receive time off based on the number of hours they work, with a minimum of 60 hours each year.
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