Accountant, Staff

Overview

The Staff Accountant supports the Fleet accounting team by managing all aspects of the full cycle accounting process. This includes preparing journal entries during month-end close, preparing variance explanations, performing account reconciliations, and resolving issues as needed. The role involves cross-training to provide backup within the department and collaborating with other finance and business teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly account reconciliations and follow up to clear reconciling items.
• Prepare journal entries and accruals during month-end closings.
• 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Collaborate with both shoreside and shipboard teams.
• Analyze financial data that may contain inconsistencies or unexpected variances.
• Research underlying transactions, reconcile discrepancies across multiple systems, and apply accounting judgment.
• Investigate issues beyond routine procedures and propose corrective actions with clear documentation.
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial information used by operations, FP&A, leadership, and auditors.
• Uphold accounting standards through consistent application of principles, proper documentation, and adherence to internal controls.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of or ability to learn Oracle Financials or other related financial software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with intermediate Excel skills including pivot tables and lookup functions.
• Knowledge of accrual-based accounting.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-based environment.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated sense of urgency in completing assignments.
• Flexibility to adapt in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to prioritize workloads and meet tight deadlines.
• Personal integrity and respect for others.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in public or private accounting, including full-cycle accounting, month-end closing, and variance analysis.

Work Conditions

• Remote position with full-time work from home.
• May require occasional travel to headquarters for in-office collaboration.
• Work beyond normal business hours or weekends may be required occasionally.
• Must be able to remain stationary at a desk/computer for extended periods.

Location

Primary sourcing from remote hubs in Orlando, Tampa, Atlanta, Houston, and Dallas. Candidates must reside in one of the following U.S. states if outside these hubs: Florida, Georgia, Texas, or North Carolina.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual cash bonus program for non-sales roles; sales roles have an incentive plan.
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, employee assistance program, mental health resources, company-paid term life insurance, and disability coverage.
• Financial benefits including 401(k) plan with company match and employee stock purchase plan.
• Paid time off including 8 company-wide holidays plus 2 floating holidays, vacation time starting at 14 days/year for managers and below (19 days/year for directors and above), and sick time.
• Additional benefits such as complementary stand-by cruises, employee discounts on cruises, special rates for family and friends.
• Personal and professional development resources including tuition reimbursement.
• On-site fitness center at headquarters campus.