Accountant, Staff

Carnival Corporation•Miami, FL

1d•Remote

About The Position

The Staff Accountant supports the Fleet accounting team by engaging in all aspects of the department's full cycle accounting process, including preparing journal entries during the month-end close, preparing variance explanations, working on account reconciliations, and resolving issues. The role involves cross-training to provide departmental backup and working in conjunction with other finance and CCL business teams. This position requires analyzing financial data for inconsistencies, incomplete information, or unexpected variances, researching underlying transactions, reconciling discrepancies across multiple systems, and applying accounting judgment to determine appropriate resolutions. It includes anticipating potential impacts on the general ledger, financial reporting, or compliance requirements, investigating issues beyond routine procedures, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and proposing corrective actions supported by clear documentation and analysis. The Staff Accountant significantly impacts the business by ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial information used by Operations, FP&A, leadership teams, and auditors. Within the accounting discipline, the role upholds established standards through consistent application of accounting principles, proper documentation, and adherence to internal controls, contributing to the reliability of the general ledger, supporting compliance efforts, and identifying issues that may influence multiple departments.

Requirements

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.

Responsibilities

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.
Assists management in preparing quarterly and annual deliverables submitted to corporate.
Support management in preparing required schedules for internal and external auditors.

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
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. 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.
Sick Time – 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