One of the best-known names in cruising, Princess is the world’s leading international premium cruise line and tour company, carrying millions of guests each year to hundreds of destinations around the globe. We give our guests the Medallion Class experience others simply cannot. The Love Boat promises something for everyone.

We are looking for an amazing Senior Staff Accountant to fill this role, which is based in our Doral office. The Senior Staff Accountant is responsible for participating in month-end close, financial reporting, and SOX or internal control processes related to ship operating expenses. This role involves preparation of journals, preparing/submitting monthly balance sheet reconciliations, financial analysis, and system/process testing. The Senior Staff Accountant will work closely with other accounting/finance team members and ship operation teams to ensure accurate financials. The ideal candidate will have strong accounting skills, analytical skills, excel and other software skills, prioritization skills, and communication skills. 

Here is a summary of what Princess is looking for in its Senior Staff Accountant. Is this you?

Responsibilities

Participate and support the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process for Princess Cruises. Ensure proper reporting according to GAAP, IFRS, and Carnival Corp & PCL accounting policies.                                                       

Prepare and submit timely and accurate reconciliations of balance sheet accounts.        

Participate and support in the required department SOX testing, control certification and processes, including providing necessary support to internal and external auditors according to established departmental timelines.                   

Continuously work to improve efficiency and effectiveness of related business processes. Continuously work to understand and address inherent compliance/control risks.

Provide meaningful information and analysis on ad-hoc inquiries to meet departmental objectives of financial analysis support.

The Senior Staff Accountant will perform various accounting functions related to fuel, freight, port operations, insurance, entertainment, IT, and R&M.

The Senior Staff Accountant will perform routine problem solving to complete their tasks.

This role will ensure our financials are accurate, complete, and timely to align with standard public accounting requirements. This ensures continued compliance with all SOX requirements to provide accurate financials.

The Senior Staff Accountant will not manage direct reports but may assist with training other individuals on reoccurring accounting tasks. This role will require coordinating and following up with others to ensure deadlines are met.

Requirements

5 years accounting/finance experience in progressive roles - CPA license preferred.

Extensive experience in accounting roles requiring strong analytical, software, prioritization, and communication skills.

This position is considered Hybrid and follows the Company’s schedule of three days in the office per week (Tuesday – Thursday)

What You Can Expect 

Cruise and Travel Privileges for You and Your FamilyHealth Benefits401(k) Employee Stock Purchase Plan Training & Professional DevelopmentTuition & Professional Certification ReimbursementRewards & Incentives 

Our Culture… Stronger Together

Our highest responsibility and top priority is compliance, environmental protection and the health, safety and well-being of our guests, the people in the communities we touch and serve, and our shipboard and shoreside employees.  Please visit our site to learn more about our Culture Essentials, Corporate Vision Statement and our Core Values at:  https://www.princess.com/aboutus/culture-framework/

Princess is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Princess will provide reasonable accommodations with the application process, upon your request, as required to comply with applicable laws.  If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please contact recruiting@hollandamericagroup.com

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