Sr Accountant

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for applying accounting principles and procedures for all phases of the general ledger. Identify and analyze financial information, prepare accurate and timely financial reports and statements, and ensure appropriate accounting control and procedures.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Prepare complex journal entries and accruals during month-end closings. Review and approve journal entries and reconciliations prepared by Staff Accountants. Prepare schedules for distribution to management and executive management. Perform various analysis including but not limited to performing quarterly analytics; providing explanations for the variances for results different than the expectations developed, monthly variance explanations of actuals from budget/ forecast and other. Prepare complex monthly account reconciliations and follow up to clear reconciling items. Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Company policy and other accepted policies and procedures to assure consistency in accounting practices. Analyze accounting transactions to ensure accuracy and appropriate recording of information and calculations. Prepare or direct correcting entries to resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities in order to ensure all phases of the general ledger, month end and financial statements are correct. Assist in Financial auditing as it pertains to assigned accounts and responsibilities. Maintain and make sure accounting processes are in compliance of Sarbanes-Oxley Act by doing ongoing analysis to ensure accurate financial disclosure. Analyze and advise on business operations including revenue and expenditure trends, financial commitments and future revenues. Identify specific areas where new policies should be implemented, or existing ones revised. Provide strategic recommendations as needed. Work with the Business Intelligence team to develop new reports to support changes in the business and enable process improvement. Monitor the implementation and maintenance of accounting control procedures to provide direction and guidance in connection with those accounting transactions, procedures, and reports through the department. Perform other job-related functions as assigned.

DEGREE TYPE:

Bachelor's Degree.

FIELD(S) OF STUDY:

Accounting.

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of 4 years of corporate accounting experience or two years of Public Accounting experience.

COMPETENCIES & SKILLS:

Proven knowledge of accepted accounting practices and principles. Strong understanding of economic principles, auditing practices and principles and applicable laws, codes and regulations. Management of financial/accounting systems, balance sheet reconciliation, month end cycle, financial reporting, financial data analysis, auditing, and providing financial advice. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Advanced level in Excel and Word. Attention to detail and accuracy. Planning and organizing skills. Problem analysis, judgment and problem solving. Supervisory skills.

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES:

CPA preferred.

ABOUT NCLH

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH) is a leading global cruise company which operates the Norwegian Cruise Line®, Oceania Cruises® and Regent Seven Seas Cruises® brands. The combined brands currently operate 32 ships, employ over 35,000 shipboard crew from more than 110 different countries and visit approximately 700 different port destination each year.

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