Staff Accountant II

The Staff Accountant II supports the Financial Reporting and Accounting team by engaging in all aspects of the department's full cycle accounting process which includes: preparing journal entries, preparing variance explanations, performing account reconciliations, managing and preparing agendas for finance department monthly meetings, following up to resolve issues, and engaging in special projects throughout the month as necessary. Communicates with and assists in preparing reporting and deliverables for high levels of management and corporate departments.  Develops subject matter expertise in specific assigned areas and cross trains in other areas to provide adequate backup to the department.  This role works in conjunction with other teams across the business and within CCL Finance, including Fleet Finance, Revenue accounting, and FPA.

Essential Functions:

• Prepare monthly account reconciliations, research variances, prepare documentation and support, and follow up to clear reconciling items.     
• Assist in management of day-to-day accounting process for assigned areas, which could include: Fuel, R&M, Drydock, Comp & Benefits, Pension, P&I, Leases, IT, or other. Provide subject matter expertise assistance in assigned areas to management and operating units.
• Prepare adjusting journal entries and accruals during month-end closings.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly and quarterly financial reports and deliverables for CFO, Controller and other high levels of CCL management.
• Assist in the preparation of various quarter and year-end deliverables submitted to corporate.
• Assist in performing analytical review of financial results while working with the business and understand factors driving variances.
• Manage scheduling and prepare agendas for monthly meetings across the Finance department including Pre-close Meeting and Balance Sheet Review meeting, and manage monthly deadlines and send reminders to Finance Department for closing schedule and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Recommend and implement automation and other improvement initiatives to streamlining month-end, quarterly and annual close processes.
• Support management in preparing required schedules and responding to requests from internal and external auditors.
• Perform various accounting analyses or special projects as requested. Perform other job related functions as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• CPA – working towards certification.
• 3 or more years of experience working in public or private accounting. Experience with full-cycle accounting, month-end closing process and variance analysis
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite with intermediate-level skills in Excel to perform analysis using pivot and lookup tables. Knowledge of or ability to learn Oracle Financials or other related financial software.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Solid understanding of GAAP and the ability to apply the concepts to specific situations. Knowledge of accrual-based accounting. Strong analytical skills with ability to work in a collaborative manner in a fast-paced team-based environment. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to use creative approaches to challenges. Committed to identifying continuous improvement opportunities. Solutions-oriented problem-solving skills. Demonstrated sense of urgency in completing assignments. Ability to demonstrate flexibility and change in a dynamic environment. Ability to prioritize workloads and meet tight deadlines. 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. Position requires some weekend/evening work for monthly and quarterly closings.

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
• Paid Time Off
  • Holidays – All full-time and part-time with benefits employees receive days off for 8 company-wide holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays 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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