Staff Accountant

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. in the United States seeks an Accounting Specialist to provide financial support to the Accounting/Finance department.

This role focuses on handling monthly journal entries, month-end close processes, and ensuring accuracy in financial reporting for audits and management reviews. The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in accounting and at least two years of accounting experience, preferably in hospitality, and is proficient with Excel, PowerPoint, and ERP

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field.
• Minimum 2 years accounting experience; hospitality exposure is a plus.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; proficient with MS Office.
• Experience with large ERP systems such as PeopleSoft is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly general journal entries and provide accounting and analytical support to Management during the month end close process.
• Prepare intercompany, consolidating and elimination entries.
• Prepare schedules and analysis in support of quarterly reviews and annual audits.
• Apply accounting principles and procedures to analyze financial information for preparation of financial reports for month end.
• Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accounting policies and procedures.
• Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities.
• Prepare bank reconciliations and other account reconciliations, including prepaid and accruals, for general accounting.
• Ensure an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year-end close.
• Ensure accurate, timely, and appropriate recording of financial information.
• Support management with special projects such as the implementation of departmental policies, procedures and controls.
• Perform other job related functions as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Verbal communication

MS Excel

PowerPoint

MS Outlook

PeopleSoft ERP

Multitasking

Multi-currency

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

MS Word

MS Outlook

PeopleSoft

Job description

GROW YOUR CAREER WITH US
At Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH), we know our future success depends on our ability to attract and retain the very best talent. Our brands deliver vacations of a lifetime with innovative product offerings, a high level of service and unique guest experiences aboard each vessel and we’re continually seeking applicants who are passionate about hospitality and committed to being their personal best. As you learn more about our company, we think you will agree that there is no better time than now to become a member of the NCLH family!

JOB SUMMARY:

• Provide accounting and analytical support to the Accounting/Finance department.
• Prepare monthly general journal entries, schedules and provided analysis in support of quarterly reviews and annual audits.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare monthly general journal entries and provide accounting and analytical support to Management during the month end close process.
• Prepare intercompany, consolidating and elimination entries.
• Prepare schedules and analysis in support of quarterly reviews and annual audits.
• Apply accounting principles and procedures to analyze financial information for preparation of financial reports for month end.
• Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accounting policies and procedures.
• Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities.
• Prepare bank reconciliations and other account reconciliations, including prepaid and accruals, for general accounting.
• Ensure an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year-end close.
• Ensure accurate, timely, and appropriate recording of financial information.
• Support management with special projects such as the implementation of departmental policies, procedures and controls.
• Perform other job related functions as assigned.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field of study or any equivalent combination of education and/or relevant experience

EXPERIENCE:

• 2 years experience in accounting; combined experience in public accounting and the private sector a plus.
• Hospitality experience preferred.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Must have strong analytical skills, good verbal and written communication skills
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Suite including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and MS Outlook
• High level of proficiency in Excel - knowledge of complex formulas and PowerPivot will be a plus
• Experience with PeopleSoft software or large company ERP systems a plusorganizational skills are necessary due to the nature of compiling and retaining detailed information for audits
• Ability to multitask and to work with large volumes of data
• Multi-currency experience is a plus Ability to work extra hours during month end close and as needed

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.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is Norwegian Cruise Line Holding’s policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, and marital or veteran status.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.