Corporate Planning & Accounting Sr. Accountant

The Senior Accountant plays an integral role in the preparation of the annual Corporate Support Capital & Operating planning process. This role also includes the Corporate Support month-end closing processes, including journal entry preparation, preparation of balance sheet reconciliations, and internal reporting. The Senior Accountant should provide a strong professional presence and accounting expertise.

Essential Functions: 

• Preparation of the Corporate Support annual capital & operating plan and the quarterly forecasting
• Preparation of journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations and quarterly variance analytics. In addition to assistance in month-end closing process
• Assistance with accounting/forecasting needs of Corporate Support departments
• Ad-hoc analysis and transactional research
• User acceptance testing of reports and system changes   
• Special projects as needed   

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• Master’s degree a plus
• Certified Public Accountant, Chartered Accountant or similar certification is preferred but not required 
• 3-5 years of accounting experience at a public accounting firm or similar experience
• Previous experience with Oracle Financial Systems, Hyperion Essbase and BlackLine is a plus

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Attention to detail
• Dedicated to the timely delivery of a superior product
• Strong process skills and ability to interact with all levels of the organization Uncompromising work ethic
• Possess intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
• Excellent communication and writing skills
• Creative thinker and solutions-oriented
• Exceptional analytical and organizational skills. Able to analyze, evaluate and move quickly to support rapid decision making
• Excellent interpersonal skills.  Collaborative communications style
• Tenacious in meeting deadlines, well organized, adept at managing peak workloads
• Uncompromising personal integrity, as well as a high level of respect for all individuals

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

Travel: No or very little travel likely

Work Conditions: Work primarily in a climate controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential. Other job specific working conditions Visual acuity is required to perform activities such as:  preparing and analyzing data, viewing a computer terminal, reading documents, reports and emails.

This position is classified as "in-office." As an in-office role, it requires employees to work from a designated Carnival office in South Florida from Tuesday through Thursday.  Employees may work from home on Mondays and Fridays. Some positions may require additional in-office time each week and final schedule is determined by your leader.  Candidates must be located in (or willing to relocate to) the Miami/Ft. Lauderdale area.

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
• Paid Time Off
  • Holidays – All full-time and part-time with benefits employees receive days off for 7 company-wide holidays, plus an additional floating holiday to be taken at the employee’s discretion. 
  • Vacation Time – All full-time employees at the manager and below level start with 14 days/year; director and above level start with 19 days/year.  Part-time with benefits employees receive time off based on the number of hours they work, with a minimum of 84 hours/year.  All employees gain additional vacation time with further tenure.
  • Sick Time – All full-time employees receive 80 hours of sick time each year.  Part-time with benefits employees receive time off based on the number of hours they work, with a minimum of 60 hours each year.  
• Other Benefits
  • Complementary stand-by cruises, employee discounts on confirmed cruises, plus special rates for family and friends
  • Personal and professional learning and development resources including tuition reimbursement 
  • On-site preschool program and wellness center at our Miami campus

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