Accounting Assistant

American Cruise Lines • Guilford, CT

4d • Onsite

About The Position

American Cruise Lines, the world’s leading small ship cruise line, is seeking is seeking a talented and motivated Accounting Assistant. We currently have 20+ vessels that travel throughout the country. We are an all American company, meaning our boats are built here and the crew is all American. We travel through the East Coast, Mississippi River, the Pacific Northwest, Great Lakes, and Alaska. You will be working alongside a dedicated and loyal accounting team based out of our Guilford, CT office.

The ideal candidate will have a thorough knowledge of performing accounting administrative functions, be able to multitask, and have a skill set that pays attention to detail and accuracy while maintaining confidentiality. The individual must be comfortable working with basic accounting and bookkeeping tasks, must have excellent organizational and customer service skills, both internal and external. The Accounting Assistant will assist in the various stages of general ledger, revenue, accounts payable, passenger refunds, travel agent commission, and other miscellaneous duties.

At American Cruise Lines, we are driven by our values—Optimism, Commitment, Patriotism, and Merit. These values shape our culture, our service, and our people, guiding us as we work together to Share America’s Story on the Finest American Ships.

Requirements

• Associates degree in Accounting/Finance preferred.
• 2+ years experience in accounting.
• Strong communications skills.
• Strong computer skills.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
• Accuracy in daily work and other projects.
• Ability to meet communicated schedules and deadlines.
• Adherence to policies, procedures and instructions.
• Experience with Great Plains preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Programs, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

• Associates degree in Accounting/Finance
• Experience with Great Plains

Responsibilities

• Assist in the various stages of general ledger
• Assist in the various stages of revenue
• Assist in the various stages of accounts payable
• Assist in the various stages of passenger refunds
• Assist in the various stages of travel agent commission
• Perform other miscellaneous duties

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees