Accountant Senior, Corporate Planning & Accounting

Senior Accountant

The Senior Accountant supports the annual operating plan and quarterly forecast processes while managing key month-end close activities for Corporate Support. Core responsibilities include preparing journal entries, completing balance sheet reconciliations, and producing internal reports. The role requires strong accounting expertise, a professional presence, and excellent organizational skills to manage multiple priorities efficiently.

Essential Functions:

• Preparation of journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations.
• Preparation of the Corporate Support annual operating plan and the quarterly forecasting.
• Assistance with accounting needs of Corporate Support departments & Ad-hoc analysis and transactional research.
• User acceptance testing of reports and system changes

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• The Senior Accountant supports Corporate Support's financial planning/forecasting and accounting activities, contributing directly to the annual operating plan, quarterly forecasts, and Corporate Support month-end close processes. The role interacts with multiple departments across the business, ensuring accurate financial data, timely reporting, and adherence to accounting standards. This position influences corporate functions by maintaining reliable financial information that supports decision-making across the organization.
• Problem solving: The role requires strong analytical capabilities to interpret financial data, identify variances, and resolve discrepancies within tight deadlines. The Senior Accountant must evaluate information, anticipate potential issues in financial processes, and develop practical, solutions-oriented recommendations. This includes researching accounting questions, improving processes, and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records under varying business conditions.
• Impact: The Senior Accountant plays a key role in maintaining the quality and reliability of financial information used across the organization. Accurate journal entries, reconciliations, and internal reports directly support leadership's ability to make informed decisions. The role upholds accounting standards, strengthens internal controls, and contributes to the overall financial health and operational efficiency of the business.
• Leadership: While the role may not include direct supervisory responsibilities, it requires strong leadership qualities in managing processes, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and upholding high standards of accuracy and integrity. The Senior Accountant must demonstrate professionalism, effective communication, and the ability to guide others through financial procedures. The position also requires managing workload peaks, prioritizing tasks, and maintaining accountability for timely, high-quality deliverables.

For all roles:

• Knowledge: Understanding of workplace policies and procedures / Familiarity with team collaboration tools and techniques.
• Skills: Strong time management and organizational skills
• Abilities: Ability to maintain reliable and consistent attendance / Capacity to be punctual and meet deadlines / Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and work as part of a team / Demonstrated professionalism in all interactions and tasks.

Essential/Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree (Accounting)
• Master's Degree (preferred)
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA), or similar certification (preferred but not required)
• 3-5 years of accounting experience, ideally in a public accounting firm or comparable environment
• Experience with Oracle Financial Systems (preferred)
• Experience with Hyperion Essbase (preferred)
• Experience with BlackLine (preferred)

Essential experience required:

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Dedicated to the timely delivery of accurate and reliable financial outputs.
• Strong process orientation with the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Creative, solutions-oriented thinker with the ability to navigate issues.
• Exceptional analytical and organizational skills, with the ability to evaluate information quickly to support rapid decision-making.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative communication style.
• Highly organized, tenacious in meeting deadlines, and capable of managing peak workloads.
• Uncompromising personal integrity and a high level of respect for individuals at all levels.

Travel: Less than 25% non-shipboard travel likely

Work Conditions: Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.

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

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 Monday through Thursday each week. Employees may work from their homes on Fridays. 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 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 Fitness center at our Miami campus