Senior Accountant
About The Position
As a Sr Accountant, you will be responsible for preparing monthly general journal entries and providing accounting and analytical support during the month-end close process. You will perform account analyses and variance explanations for quarterly reviews and annual audits. Applying accounting principles and procedures, you will analyze financial information to prepare financial reports for month-end. You will ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accounting policies and procedures, and investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities. Your role will include preparing account reconciliations, including prepaids and accruals for Operations/General Accounting, and reviewing staff accountant work for accuracy and completeness. The position requires ensuring an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end close, as well as the accurate, timely, and appropriate recording of financial information.
Requirements
- Strong understanding and application of US GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley
- Leadership skills
- Ability to multi-task and work extra hours during month-end close as needed
Nice To Haves
- CPA certification is a plus
- Master’s/MBA degree is a plus
- Experience in public accounting and private sector is a plus
- Experience in the cruise industry is a plus
- Experience with PeopleSoft software or large company ERP systems is a plus
Responsibilities
- Prepare monthly general journal entries.
- Provide accounting and analytical support during the month-end close process.
- Perform account analyses and variance explanations for quarterly reviews and annual audits.
- Analyze financial information to prepare financial reports for month-end.
- Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accounting policies and procedures.
- Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities.
- Prepare account reconciliations including prepaids and accruals.
- Review staff accountant work for accuracy and completeness.
- Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end close.
- Assist management with special projects such as the implementation of departmental policies, procedures, and controls.
- Evaluate and streamline processes to create efficiencies within the Operations/General Accounting department.
Benefits
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Senior
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
