Accountant Sr., Finance

CARNIVAL CRUISE LINES; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation and sick time

Employee discounts on cruises

On-site fitness center

Job summary

CARNIVAL CRUISE LINES seeks a Senior Accountant to manage corporate accounting tasks and controls, playing an integral role in external and intercompany transactions. This position ensures proper accounting and assists in the global consolidation process within the Oracle R12 system.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong professional presence, excel in communication and collaboration, and possess the ability to drive tasks to completion efficiently. Benefits include health coverage, a 401(k) plan, and travel perks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field essential.
• Preferred CPA, Chartered Accountant, or equivalent certification.
• Professional experience in public accounting or a large SEC company.

Responsibilities

• Perform month-end closing process and prepare journal entries.
• Liaise with Global Treasury and analyze new accounting standards.
• Monitor intercompany balances and resolve accounting queries.
• Prepare audit workpapers and coordinate auditor information requests.
• Assist with system maintenance and automation projects.

Skills

Financial reporting

Oracle R12

Collaboration and communication

Problem-solving

Accounting guidance interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

CPA or equivalent certification

Tools

Oracle General Ledger

Hyperion

Blackline

Job description

Overview

The Senior Accountant at Global Accounting & Reporting Services is responsible for various corporate accounting tasks and controls. This position plays an integral role in ensuring external and intercompany transactions are evaluated and accounted for properly and assists with the global consolidation process within Oracle R12 accounting system, including preparation of journals, balance sheet reconciliations and SOX controls. The Senior Accountant works closely with financial staff at the OPCOs, Global Financial Technology and other corporate departments to facilitate a timely and efficient financial statement close process, assists with maintenance of system‑generated reports and provides technical accounting expertise. The ideal candidate will have strong professional presence, communication, and collaboration skills and be able to work effectively across multiple levels in the organization and take ownership of their work, driving tasks to completion and meeting deadlines.

Essential Functions

• Performs the month‑end close process for the corporate team, including preparation of journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations in accordance with global policies, global monitoring controls, Oracle General Ledger closing functions and monthly data load from the Oracle General Ledger to the Hyperion/Essbase reporting system.
• Liaises with Global Treasury, provides support and ensures proper accounting for debt and derivatives transactions. Analyzes new accounting standards and assesses their impact. Maintains the debt portfolio within the treasury management system.
• Performs intercompany accounting processes including liaison with both Corporate and OPCOs staff to resolve any queries. As part of the month‑end consolidation process, monitors intercompany balances to ensure no material out‑of‑balance issues.
• Prepares workpapers supporting the accounting for relevant areas, compiles disclosure support for the financial statements, coordinates information and data requests from internal and external auditors to facilitate completion of the audit, ensuring that all deadlines are met.
• Performs system maintenance activities for Oracle, Hyperion and Blackline. Assists with projects aimed at further process automation, including collaboration with the Global Financial Systems team and testing of new systems functionality.
• Assists with special projects and performs other duties, as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Scope: This role has broad responsibility across Carnival Corporation’s global accounting and reporting organization, supporting enterprise‑wide financial close, consolidation, debt accounting, and financial reporting activities. The position interfaces with treasury, financial planning, tax, technical accounting, financial technologies, and operating unit finance teams globally.
• Problem Solving: The role requires interpretation and application of accounting guidance, resolution of financial reporting issues, identification of process improvement opportunities, and management of high‑volume recurring deliverables under tight deadlines.
• Impact: This position directly impacts the integrity and accuracy of consolidated financial statements, regulatory reporting, and executive management reporting while supporting strategic finance initiatives and maintaining strong internal controls.
• Leadership: Provides leadership across the accounting organization through cross‑functional collaboration and completion of critical accounting processes and system initiatives.

Essential/Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• CPA, Chartered Accountant, or equivalent professional certification preferred.
• While not required, the following emerging technology competencies would complement core sourcing capabilities and accelerate value delivery.

Essential Experience

Professional with public accounting firm or similar experience in a large SEC company.

Travel

No or very little 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.

Integrity & Ethical Standards

This position requires full commitment and support for promoting an ethical and compliant culture. Specifically, the role requires integrity, honesty, and respectful treatment of others, and the willingness to speak up when misconduct or concerns are observed.

Benefits

At Carnival, your total rewards package includes an annual cash bonus program, discretionary equity incentive plan for director and above roles, and comprehensive benefits to meet your needs.

• 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 employees with benefits 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 start with 19 days/year. Part‑time with benefits 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 receive time off based on the number of hours they work, with a minimum of 60 hours/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

Equal Opportunity Statement

Carnival Corporation & plc and Carnival Cruise Line is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. In this regard, it does not discriminate against any qualified individual on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, mental, physical or sensory disability, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, federal, and/or international law.