Staff Accountant II, Operations Accounting

Great vacations begin with great employees!

Combine your experience and sense of adventure by joining our exciting team of employees in Miami, FL.  Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. is pleased to offer a competitive compensation & benefits package, and excellent career development opportunities, each offering unique ways to explore the world.

Position Summary

This is a staff level position having controllership-like accountability over all shipboard revenues and expenses for assigned ships or requiring a specialized skill set for specific multi-million dollar revenue and/ or expense categories of the Royal Caribbean Brands. This person is responsible for adhering to Sarbanes Oxley controls, accounting policies and principles as well as departmental procedures as determined by Management. This position requires interaction with shipboard personnel, Operating and Financial groups, Information Technology, Purchasing, Treasury, external vendors and/or Revenue Partners.

Career Snapshot

• Records voyage activity for assigned ship(s) in a timely manner
• Reviews and records on-board revenues and hotel or vessel expenses through the use of reports generated from point of sale and property management systems, back office systems, pursers journals, JD Edwards purchasing system and vessel voyage reports
• Prepares monthly accruals of revenues and expenses
• Reviews concessionaire settlement reports for accuracy
• Resolves any outstanding issues independently with ships and/or operating departments
• Prepares assigned ship specific and/or fleet wide month-end balance sheet reconciliations
• Assists in the review of financial statements for significant variances to forecast on a monthly basis
• Prepares reconciliation and documents discrepancies, when applicable, related to data interfaces between the inventory and general ledger systems
• Participates in User Acceptance Testing of financial systems for ships entering service or system enhancements to the existing fleet
• Assists in the documentation of departmental procedures related to accounting functions
• Participates in projects as assigned by management
• Requires minor travel from time to time.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university
• Two to four years experience in related field or equivalent combination of education and business experience
• Must have knowledge of, and be able to apply, U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Requires strong analytical skills
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills
• Must be literate in Windows operating system, Excel, Word and Power Point. Must have knowledge of financial and inventory control systems.

Thank you for your interest in this role. Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. is the world's second largest cruise company, operating under Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Azamara Club Cruises brands. These brands offer an array of onboard activities, services and amenities, including simulated surfing, swimming pools, sun decks, beauty salons, exercise and spa facilities, ice skating rinks, in-line skating, basketball courts, rock climbing walls, miniature golf courses, gaming facilities, lounges, bars, Las Vegas-style entertainment, cinemas and Royal Promenades, which include interior shopping, dining and an entertainment boulevard.

Join our team as Senior Analyst.  Once you click to apply below, it will take you 10-15 mins to complete our application, which will help us better qualify your candidacy.   If you are being considered for this position you will hear back from us within the next 30-60 days.  During this time, you can view your application status on our career site. 

Join us at Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., where great vacations begin with great employees!

RCL is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.