Senior Ship Operations Staff Accountant

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 can’t. The Love Boat promises something for everyone.

We’re looking for an amazing Senior Staff Accountant, Ship Operations to fill this role, which is based in our Fort Lauderdale office. You’ll be responsible for participating in month-end close, financial reporting, and SOX or internal control processes related to ship operating expenses including Entertainment, Freight, Fuel, Insurance, Port, R&M, and Shipboard IT. Includes preparation of journals, preparing/submitting monthly balance sheet reconciliations, financial analysis, and system/process testing.

Here’s a summary of what Princess is looking for in its Senior Staff Accountant, Ship Operations. 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 proving necessary support to internal and external auditors according to established departmental timelines.
• Support planning and forecasting activities as related to Ship Operating expenses. Includes completing variance analysis of financial performance results against budget, forecast, and prior periods to ensure accurate financial reporting for Ship Operating related balances.
• 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 inquires to meet departmental objectives of financial analysis support.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Strong GAAP accounting experience with application to operating Departments and Sarbanes-Oxley knowledge.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel knowledge and skill.
• Experience with Oracle or another enterprise level accounting system preferred.
• Experience with Blackline preferred.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Capable of effectively prioritizing and managing multiple projects and tasks.
• Flexibility regarding peak work times, particularly month end close.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Princess is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time (e.g., H-1B status).

Please note that this position is considered In Office and will be required to follow 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 Family
• Health Benefits
• 401(k) 
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan 
• Training & Professional Development
• Tuition & Professional Certification Reimbursement
• Rewards & Incentives 
• Base Salary Range: $72,100.00 to $96,100.00. The range is applicable for the labor market where the role is intended to be hired. Final base salary is directly related to each candidates' qualifications and experience uniquely.
   

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 a