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Senior Staff Accountant
Santa Clarita, CA

We serve. We respect our team. We innovate. We are consistent. We are accountable. We do it right.

More than 1.7 million guests enjoy the Princess experience each year as they travel to 300 destinations around the world. It takes a talented and dedicated team to create lifetime memories for our guests. We offer a variety of opportunities for highly motivated people who seek a challenging and rewarding career. We offer a collaborative work environment and are dedicated to our employees’ growth and well-being, including enriching travel opportunities. Our corporate offices are located in beautiful Southern California in downtown Santa Clarita (about 30 miles north of downtown Los Angeles), conveniently located to many neighboring cities within an easy “reverse commute” distance.

Our Culture… Stronger Together:

Our highest responsibility, and therefore our top priorities, are always compliance; environmental protection; and the health, safety, and well-being of our guests, the people in places we visit, and our Carnival family, both shoreside, and shipboard. Please visit our site to learn more about our Culture Essentials, Corporate Vision Statement and our Core Values at:

Responsibilities:

Record, analyze, and report Holland America Line Tour and Cruise Tour expenses.

· Maintain the General Ledger reports and PC download programs.

· Prepare timely and accurate financial information for HAL and Seabourn from information contained within Polar

· reservation system.

· Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations on a monthly basis.

· Prepare and review journal entries on a monthly basis.

· Prepare quarterly report.

· Assist Manager with various duties including but not limited to training new employees, ad hoc analysis and

· projects, improving procedures, and month end close duties.

Requirements:

· 4-5 years of experience preferred

· Four year degree in Accounting or equivalent experience (CPA a plus)

· Proficiency in Excel and Access

· Self-starter with the ability to work both independently and on a team

· Excellent organizational and communication skills

· Ability to work in fast paced environment and meet critical deadlines

· Flexible regarding peak-time work requirements

· Ability to work well with individuals at all levels

Benefits

  • Cruise and Travel Privileges for you and your family
  • Health Benefits
  • 401(k)
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Training& Professional Development
  • Rewards & Incentives

Next Steps… Apply today and set sail on an exciting new career course! Our goal is to be the number one cruise and cruise-tour provider. To make that happen, we need qualified, top-notch team members. If you’re looking to get your talent noticed, apply today! Our application process is quick and easy: Apply online at Enter the job title into the keyword search to access the job. If you are already on the Princess Cruises website be sure to create a profile and then apply directly to your specific job.

Princess Cruises is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Princess will provide reasonable accommodations with the application process, upon your request, as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please contact employeerelations@hagroup.com.

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Skills:
401k Plan, Accounting, Accounting Close, Analysis Skills, Balance Sheet, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Communication Skills, Financial Analysis, General Ledger Accounting, Hal, Health Plan, Journal Entries, Microsoft Access Database, Microsoft Excel, Organizational Skills, Procedure Development, Reconciliation, Reporting Skills, Staff Training, Stock Purchase Plans, Team Player, Time Management, Willing to Travel


About the Company:
Carnival Global Brand



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