Sr. Specialist, Accounting

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The Royal Caribbean Group’s Accounting Team has an exciting career opportunity for a full time Senior Specialist, Accounting reporting to the Senior Analyst, Accounting.

This position works on-site in Miramar, Florida.

Position Summary:

Record all voyage revenues and expenses related to Gross Ticket Revenue, Gross Tour Revenue, Gross Other Revenue, Travel Agent Commissions, Transportation and Lodging, Tour Expenses and Other expenses for assigned vessels. Responsible for multiple vessels with related revenues and expenses of $1B+.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform voyage extraction of data from the reservation system.  
• Verify, validate and update extraction for errors and omissions which can include the following:
  • Passenger counts are in accordance with finalized manifest.
  • Journal entries are created for all relevant components on cruise reservations. 
  • All applicable accounting standards have been applied (i.e. stevedoring.)
  • All voyage exceptions identified have been resolved (i.e. omissions of air tickets, trip insurance costs, taxes, invalid Oracle account numbers etc.)
  • Reasonableness of voyage results (i.e. review of APD.) 
• Review full and partial ship charter contracts prior to sailing and ensure that all charges, commissions and complimentary amenities are properly reflected.  
• Perform voyage extraction of Expanded Amenities to record revenues and expenses related to prepaid amenity activity. 
• Process Monies on Board Payment Transactions related to prepaid group items.
• Coordinate resolution of discrepancies with Operations Accounting and Group Department (including international offices) as appropriate.  
• Process Authorization for Change requests for adjustments to be made to previously recorded voyages.  
• Maintain option codes tables with proper mapping to general ledger accounts based on requests from marketing, groups, revenue management and others.  
• Perform research and maintenance duties related to the final termination of voyages. 
• Query data from AS400 reservations system files to support processes and procedures as needed.
• Create Excel reports in Excel as requested.  
• Compile requested documents and provide walkthrough of processes as needed in conjunction with internal and independent audits and Sarbanes-Oxley reviews and testing.  
• Perform ad hoc analyses and processes as requested by management.
• Performs other duties as required.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor or management.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills:

• Working knowledge of IBM AS400 environment and experience with Oracle or similar accounting system. 
• Working knowledge of PC Spreadsheet and word processing applications such as Word and Excel. 
• Working Knowledge of automated computer system and email applications such as Outlook. 
• Knowledge of cruise industry preferred. 
• Ability to meet daily, weekly and monthly deadlines.  
• Ability to function in a high-volume environment as well as handle multiple tasks. 
• Ability to properly communicate with various departments concerning voyage verification and validation related issues.  
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and oral communication skills.  
• Education and/or Experience:  Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

We know there's a lot to consider. As you go through the application process, our recruiters will be glad to provide guidance, and more relevant details to answer any additional questions. Thank you again for your interest in Royal Caribbean Group. We'll hope to see you onboard soon!

The position is not eligible for work authorization sponsorship.

Agency and Third-Party Submissions: Please note this is a direct search by the Company, and applications through agencies and other third parties will not be accepted, nor will fees be paid for unsolicited resumes. Any unsolicited resumes will be considered the Company's property. 

It is the policy of the Company to ensure equal employment and promotion opportunity to qualified candidates without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, sexuality, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Royal Caribbean Group and each of its subsidiaries prohibit and will not tolerate discrimination or harassment.

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