Cash Applications Clerk

The Clerk, Cash Applications is responsible for posting incoming bank wires, ACH and check payments to reservations, general ledger accounts, and credit card invoices. Communicates with contacts from several banking institutions and other outside vendors. Performs daily bank reconciliations and duties related to month end closing. Works in conjunction with multiple teams within the company.

Essential Functions:

• Post and research bank wires and ACH payments received daily on bank reports (Bank of America, JP Morgan Chase, and ANZ).
• Research and post incoming check payments for booking reservations in Mapper/Qterm and non-booking general ledger accounts in Oracle.
• Responsible for the Daily Cash Balancing Reconciliation process for USD & Multi-Currency.
• Process invoices for incoming bank wires/ACH payments for credit card settlements. Apply chargeback exceptions to the correct booking or invoice number. This process also includes the daily credit card fee reconciliation process.
• Reconcile and prepare general ledger accounts in Blackline on a monthly basis, including FunShip Pay, Check By Phone, Money Gram, onboard/reservations receivables, and several bank accounts.
• Scan checks through Cash-Pro Online via Bank of America. Audit Cash Pro batch to the corresponding booking reservation batch in Qterm/Mapper or Oracle.
• Download and distribute Previous/Current Day Detail bank reports from Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase, and ANZ Bank to several departments within the company.
• Post and research incoming funds received via Western Union Quick Collect, Money Gram, Bank Wire and ACH payments to booking reservations and for onboard guests.
• Manage the monthly Oracle journal entries and open items.
• Process email transfer requests from provided G/L accounts to clear reservation balances.

Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree required 
• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• 2+ years’ experience in accounts receivable required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power point) 
• Requires excellent organizational and computer skills. 
• Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. 
• Ability to manage time effectively, set priorities and meet deadlines. 
• Must have the ability to multi-task and display a sense of urgency. 
• Ability to learn quickly and work in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Demands: Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.

Travel: None

Work Conditions: Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential. Other job specific working condition. Currently working remotely until further notice. May be required to work past scheduled time, in the event of special circumstances or during month end closing activities.

This position is classified as “remote.”  As a remote role, it allows employees to work full-time from their home. It may also require regular travel to Carnival headquarters in Miami, FL for in-office collaboration.  Sourcing of candidates is primarily done in Carnival’s remote hubs of Orlando, Tampa, Atlanta, Houston, and Dallas.  If the search is extended past those areas, candidates must be located in one of the following U.S. states:  FL, GA, TX and NC

Offers to selected candidates will be made on a fair and equitable basis, taking into account specific job-related skills and experience.  

At Carnival, your total rewards package is much more than your base salary. All non-sales roles participate in an annual cash bonus program, while sales roles have an incentive plan. Director and above roles may also be eligible to participate in Carnival’s discretionary equity incentive plan. Plus, Carnival provides comprehensive and innovative benefits to meet your needs, including:

• Health Benefits:
  • Cost-effective medical, dental and vision plans
  • Employee Assistance Program and other mental health resources
  • Additional programs include company paid term life insurance and disability coverage 
• Financial Benefits:
  • 401(k) plan that includes a company match
  • Employee Stock Purchase plan