Overview
A 12-month contract opportunity is available for a Revenue Accounting Manager to work 100% remotely. This role involves managing day-to-day operations and leading a team of Senior and Staff Accountants focused on revenue accounting.
Responsibilities
- Manage, train, and develop a team of senior and staff accountants to support business functions efficiently.
- Oversee daily team operations and serve as the primary contact for ad-hoc and critical information requests.
- Ensure timely completion of all aspects of the monthly close process.
- Review financial reporting packages and monthly results to analyze variances and trends; provide explanations to management.
- Maintain a strong understanding of operational results to assist management in making informed decisions.
- Act as a liaison between General Accounting, Onboard Revenue Accounting, Revenue Management, Guest Services, and other Operations Departments.
- Participate in departmental meetings to provide input on accounting-related issues.
- Perform reviews, reconciliations, and roll-forwards of critical accounts.
- Assist with implementation and changes to financial and operational systems.
- Support the implementation of internal control procedures, including recurring Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.
- Develop and implement procedures for accounting personnel in response to business changes.
- Understand operational systems and assist in improving the recording of entries, including periodic reviews to identify areas for improvement.
- Review and approve monthly journal vouchers prepared by accounting staff.
- Ensure timely processing within the reservation system that triggers revenue recognition and proper reflection of voyages in the financial system within the month of sailing.
- Analyze and review agreements to ensure compliance with terms, conditions, and payment schedules.
- Oversee and actively participate in monthly, quarterly, or yearly audits by internal and external auditors related to revenue accounting.
- Perform other job-related functions as assigned.
Requirements
- Experience managing accounting teams, preferably in revenue accounting.
- Strong knowledge of month-end close processes and financial reporting.
- Ability to analyze financial variances and operational results.
- Familiarity with internal controls and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.
- Experience with financial and operational system implementations and improvements.
- Strong communication skills to liaise across multiple departments.
- Ability to manage audits and ensure compliance with accounting standards.
Compensation & Benefits
- Hourly rate: $60/hr
- Actual compensation depends on experience and interview evaluation.
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