Sr. Manager of Accounting

Sr Accounting Mgr. Cruise Ticket Revenue-
Summary:
The Sr Accounting Mgr. of Ticket Revenue will be responsible for the revenue recognition accounting operations by controlling, balancing, and verifying all company revenue and related transactions.
Responsibilities include reviewing and approving reconciliations of all revenue account balances and validating revenue transactions including related cost of sale transactions such as ticketing for cruise line. Ensure general ledger structure and related transactions are accurately posted by appropriate revenue systems, including preparation of month-end flash reports & dashboards and close procedures.
The successful individual combines excellent analytical skills with a thorough knowledge of accounting principles to analyze financial reports and forecasts. This can be accomplished by utilizing our Workday Accounting System and another ancillary revenue system: Seaware for Cruise Lines. The ideal candidate will manage a team of skilled professionals in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment, demonstrating precision and expertise, to maximize efficiency and productivity.
Essential Responsibilities:

• Oversee revenue recognition in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and relevant accounting standards (e.g. ASC 606)
• Develop and enhance revenue recognition policies and procedures.
• Review and approval of journal entries, present revenue numbers per month for month-end close.
• Handle Ad-hoc requests with the Accounting System and ancillary revenue software.
• Leverage SQL for credit card processing and excel data.
• Oversees the preparation of the records related to revenue and expense entries.
• Maintains and balances subsidiary accounts by verifying allocating & posting transactions.
• Oversees the reconciliations of revenue & related general ledger balances by comparing reports from ancillary revenue systems with the general ledger in a timely manner.
• Summarizes financial status by collecting information, preparing financial reports, assisting with the profit and loss statements and other revenue recognition related statements.
• Oversees the preparation of all daily, weekly, monthly, and annual dashboard reports outlining both revenues and expenses for various management levels.
• You will drive process improvement and data enablement to support the team to complete close, reconciliation and financial reporting in a timely and accurate manner.
• Assist in ensuring that the financial control environment is strong and sustainable, and supportive of our business growth.
• Provide support to the Manager of Revenue Accounting.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required
• 8+ years’ experience in or tax accounting with a mixture of public and private accounting
• Experience with Seaware for Cruise Lines and/or similar booking revenue management software for the Cruise, Travel, Hospitality Industry is highly preferred.
• Cruise, travel, or hospitality experience is required.
• Experience with computerized ledger systems.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Experience managing a small team of accounting professionals.
• Familiarity with Workday General Ledger a plus

Additional Information:

• Engagement: (This is a 6+ month consulting engagement with the chance to extend)
• Location, Work-Type: The position is hybrid (3-days onsite in Greater Miami-Fort Lauderdale Area), Please note: for reasons of client confidentiality, exact location and company details will be shared with shortlisted candidates.
• Qualified local candidates to the Miami-Fort Lauderdale, FL area encouraged to apply, unable to sponsor now, unable to sponsor in future. Must be willing to work as w2 Consultant for Vaco Staffing