Staff Accountant, Cash Operations and Reconciliations

About the position

Join our exciting team at Royal Caribbean Group as a full-time Staff Accountant, reporting to the Senior Accountant II, Cash Operations. This position is based on-site in Miramar, Florida, and involves managing the reconciliation process for multi-million-dollar revenue and expense categories across our global brands, including Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, and Silversea. The role requires analyzing, validating, and processing transactions while adhering to Sarbanes-Oxley controls and accounting policies. You will interact with various departments and external partners, ensuring accuracy and compliance in financial operations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily reconciliations of cash receipts in all currencies for 45+ general ledger accounts and document discrepancies related to data interfaces.
• Prepare daily reconciliations for credit card settlements to multiple credit card processors.
• Work with Treasury to validate actual funding when there are forecast variances.
• Prepare daily reconciliations for ACH receipts from CruisePay online travel agent payment tool.
• Ensure accuracy of all payment transactions and advise departments on necessary adjustments.
• Notify management of potential system issues impacting payment processes.
• Assist with audit requests from independent and internal auditors.
• Participate in User Acceptance Testing on financial systems or upgrades.
• Assist in documenting departmental procedures related to accounting functions.
• Participate in projects and perform other job-related duties.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related business field.
• Three to four years of experience in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Working knowledge of IBM AS400 Reservation and AS400 Query applications.
• Experience with JD Edwards or similar accounting systems.
• Proficient in Windows Operating system, PC spreadsheets, and word processing applications.
• Ability to function in a high-volume, deadline-oriented environment.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with banking applications/portals.
• Knowledge of the cruise industry.