Yacht Accountant

Reardon Yacht Consulting; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A yacht management firm is seeking an experienced Yacht Accountant to join their team in Fort Lauderdale. The individual will oversee accounting functions for a fleet of managed vessels, requiring at least 5 years of related experience. Responsibilities include preparing financial statements, managing payables, and ensuring compliance with internal procedures. Ideal candidates are proficient in accounting software like QuickBooks and possess strong communication skills. This full-time role offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience, including reconciliations and budgeting.
• Direct industry experience required, either with a yacht management company or as a yacht purser.
• Strong knowledge of accounting software such as QuickBooks or Xero.
• Experience with multi-currency accounting is an advantage.
• Familiarity with yacht payroll structures, operational spending, and owner reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting and reporting functions for managed vessels.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and ensure accurate crew payroll.
• Maintain records and ensure compliance with financial procedures.
• Ensure timely, accurate disbursement of crew payroll.
• Support budgeting processes and owner reporting efforts.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Strong financial accuracy

Confident communication

Proactive organization skills

Multi-currency accounting

Education

5 years accounting experience

Tools

QuickBooks

Xero

Job description

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Reardon Yacht Consulting, a family‑owned, full‑service yacht management firm, is seeking an experienced Yacht Accountant to support our expanding fleet. This role requires someone who understands the financial rhythms of the yachting industry and has prior experience with a yacht management firm or as a yacht purser handling onboard financials.

The Yacht Accountant will oversee all accounting and reporting functions for a portfolio of managed vessels. Accuracy, communication, and the ability to navigate a fast‑moving operational environment are key.

This is a full‑time, permanent role with a competitive, shore‑based salary commensurate with experience. The position is office‑based, working from our Fort Lauderdale headquarters.

Key Responsibilities

• Closely collaborate with the RYC yacht operations team.
• Vendor invoice oversight, track outstanding payables, and prepare weekly payment runs.
• Review vessel bank balances daily and monitor cash flow.
• Prepare monthly financial statements, including reconciliations and variance explanations.
• Ensure timely, accurate disbursement of crew payroll.
• Prepare owner funding requests and monitor vessel spend against budget.
• Prepare, review, and revise annual operating budgets in collaboration with Yacht Managers, captains, and owner offices.
• Provide clear, professional communication to captains, pursers, crew, and owner representatives.
• Maintain up‑to‑date records and ensure compliance with internal financial procedures.
• Support vessel‑related administrative tasks as needed to maintain smooth operations, e.g., prepaid card and credit card administration.
• Attention to detail and strong financial accuracy.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Confident written and verbal communicator, able to work closely with Captains, crew, and Owner Offices as well as the RYC Operations team.
• Highly organized, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple deadlines.
• Discretion and sound judgment when handling confidential financial information.
• Ability to maintain professionalism in a fast‑moving, international operating environment.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience, including reconciliations, monthly accounting preparation, budgeting, and variance analysis.
• Direct industry experience is required — either with a yacht management company or as a yacht purser with significant financial duties.
• Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks, Xero, Voly, or other accounting software.
• Experience with multi‑currency accounting is an advantage.
• Familiarity with yacht payroll structures, operational spending, and owner reporting.

Job Details

• Mid‑Senior level
• Full‑time
• Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Maritime