Senior Staff Accountant

Carnival Corporation & plc; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Carnival Corporation & plc seeks a Senior Staff Accountant in Miami to oversee compensation and benefits accounting for Princess Cruise Line. This hybrid role involves month-end financial activities, account reconciliation, and analytical responsibilities while promoting operational efficiencies and compliance.

Benefits

Cruise and travel privileges for you and your family

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Training and professional development opportunities

Tuition and certification reimbursement

Rewards and incentives

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years of accounting experience required.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills preferred.
• Must have legal authorization to work in the USA.

Responsibilities

• Participate in month-end financial close activities.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and supporting documentation.
• Conduct variance analysis on relevant accounts.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Job Description

One of the best-known names in cruising, Princess is the world’s leading international premium cruise line and tour company, carrying millions of guests each year to hundreds of destinations around the globe. We give our guests the Medallion Class experience others simply cannot. The Love Boat promises something for everyone.

We are looking for an amazing Senior Staff Accountant to fill this role, which is based in our Doral office. This position is responsible for overseeing the recording, analyzing, and reporting of Princess Cruise Line Compensation and Benefits for both Shipboard and Shoreside personnel. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, detail-oriented, and committed to accuracy, completeness, and compliance. Effective communication across all levels of the company is essential. The work will require persistent and effective follow-up.

Here is a summary of what Princess is looking for in its Senior Staff Accountant:

Responsibilities

• Participate in month-end financial close activities, including journal entry analysis to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and supporting documentation promptly, focusing on operational efficiencies and GAAP compliance.
• Monitor and process workflows/systems to ensure accurate and timely outputs, with an emphasis on controls and efficiency.
• Recommend process improvements.
• Engage with internal and external auditors and respond to requests timely.
• Conduct variance analysis on relevant accounts.
• Develop and maintain desktop procedures for assigned responsibilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance (preferred).
• Minimum of 3-5 years of accounting experience.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to multitask.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in MS Excel.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States (Princess cannot sponsor visas at this time).

Additional Details

• This role supports the financial integrity of Princess Cruise Line’s compensation and benefits accounting, ensuring accurate reporting and compliance for shipboard and shoreside personnel.
• The position involves complex financial data analysis, account reconciliation, and variance analysis, often under tight deadlines.
• While not a managerial role, it requires leadership in process management, cross-department collaboration, and audit support.
• This is a hybrid position, requiring three days in the office per week (Tuesday – Thursday).

What You Can Expect

• Cruise and travel privileges for you and your family.
• Health benefits.
• 401(k) plan.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Training and professional development opportunities.
• Tuition and certification reimbursement.
• Rewards and incentives.

Our Culture… Stronger Together

Our highest priority is compliance, environmental protection, and the health, safety, and well-being of our guests, employees, and communities. Learn more at: https://www.princess.com/aboutus/culture-framework/

Princess is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of age, race, gender, disability, or other protected characteristics.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Princess provides reasonable accommodations during the application process upon request. Contact [e-mail] for assistance if needed.

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