Sr. Accountant

Job Description

This position will play an integral role in the preparation of the quarterly financial statements for the Company. This individual will also be a key contributor to the growth of the Global Accounting & Reporting Services department by providing a strong professional presence and superior technical accounting and reporting expertise. This position requires cross-brand collaboration to ensure accurate reporting. Additionally, excellent communication is needed as this role will be working closely with corporate groups, including but not limited to Treasury, FP&A, tax and legal.

Essential Functions:

• Preparation of the external financial statements on a quarterly basis for SEC filings. This process includes collaborating with corporate groups and communicating with executive management.
• Preparation and compilation of disclosure support for the financial statements.
• Preparation of memos and work papers supporting the issuance of the financial statements and audit.
• Analysis of new accounting standards and their impact on the Company.
• Preparation of various schedules and timelines to assist and ensure the timely delivery of the external financial statements.
• Preparation of various roll forward schedules and the corresponding support schedules.
• Conduct special projects as needed and identify areas of improvement within our processes to create efficiencies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• Must be a Certified Public Accountant, Chartered Accountant or similar certification. Preferred but not required.
• Professional with 5+ years of experience at a public accounting firm with SEC or similar experience.
• Previous experience with Oracle Financial Systems, Hyperion Essbase, Workiva, and BlackLine a plus, but not necessary.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Dedicated to the timely delivery of a superior product.
• Strong process skills and proven ability to interact with all levels of the organization.
• Uncompromising work ethic.
• Possess intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Creative thinker and solutions-oriented.
• Exceptional analytical and organizational skills. Able to analyze, evaluate and move quickly to support rapid decision making.
• Excellent interpersonal skills. Collaborative communications style.
• Tenacious in meeting deadlines, well organized, adept at managing peak workloads.
• Uncompromising personal integrity, as well as a high level of respect for all individuals.

Physical Demands: Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.

Travel: No or very little travel likely.

Work Conditions: Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential. Work beyond normal business hours will be required occasionally to support business needs or projects.

Work Location: This position is classified as “in-office.” As an in-office role, it requires employees to work from a designated Carnival office in South Florida Tuesday through Thursday each week. Employees may work from their homes on Mondays and Fridays. Candidates must be in (or willing to relocate to) the Miami/Ft. Lauderdale area.

At Carnival, your total rewards package is much more than your base salary. All non-sales roles participate in an annual cash bonus program, while sales roles have an incentive plan. Director and above roles may also be eligible to participate in Carnival’s discretionary equity incentive plan. Plus, Carnival provides comprehensive and innovative benefits to meet your needs.

About Us

Carnival Corporation & plc is a global cruise company and one of the largest vacation companies in the world. Our portfolio of leading cruise brands includes Carnival Cruise Line, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises and Seabourn in North America; P&O Cruises, and Cunard Line in the United Kingdom; AIDA in Germany; Costa Cruises in Southern Europe; and P&O Cruises in Australia. Our employees have a responsibility to be accountable for all actions. We consider the environment in all aspects of our business and have a responsibility to put safety and sustainability first. We live and share a positive attitude which is based on fostering an environment of inclusion, trust, a willingness to listen, openness and integrity.

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.