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Accounting/Finance Department

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Staff Accountant II, Operations Accounting Record voyage activity for assigned ship(s) in a timely manner. Complete reporting of results on a weekly basis to Shipboard and Shoreside Management. Assist during month end closing in areas needed. Prepare month-end balance sheet reconciliations of assigned accounts. Prepare monthly accruals of revenues expenses. Participate in projects as assigned by management. Perform/assist in analysis of shipboard activity. Document departmental procedures for voyage processing and any additional duties Requirements: ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Record voyage activity for assigned ship(s) in a timely manner. Duties include the following: Review and record on-board revenues, expenses and costs by utilizing reports generated from the point of sale system, backoffice system, pursers journal and JD Edwards purchasing system. Allocate both shore side and shipboard staff bar signing costs to appropriate departments. Record all prepaid and complimentary functions. Review all voyage documentation for validity and report discrepancies to the supervising staff accountant. Review concessionaire settlement reports for accuracy. Record bimonthly shipboard payroll disbursements. Resolve all outstanding issues independently with ships or operating departments. Audit weekly voyage paperwork to ensure internal controls are being followed. Prepare month-end balance sheet reconciliations of assigned accountant. Accounts include the following: Various cash accounts (purser, bank) Various inventory accounts (gift shop, food, beverage, consumables and replaceables). Various liabilities (accrued payroll, concessionaire gratuities, sales tax). Assist in the variance analysis ofmonthly results. Prepare monthly accruals of revenues and expenses. Duties include the following: Prepare analysis and calculation of gift shop cost ofsales. Review validity of data interfaces from JD Edwards Purchasing Systeminto the general ledger (food cost, bar costs, consumable and replaceable expenses). Proactive in acquiring new duties which will increase promotability. Participate in projects as assigned by management. Perform/assist in analysis of shipboard activity. Document departmental procedures for voyage processing and any additional duties. Bachelors degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university required. One to three years experience in related field or equivalent combination of education and business experience required.

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• Clerk, Air Settlement - Will perform monthly reconciliation for airline billing tapes; research discrepancies encountered during reconciliation; prepare payments for monthly airline billings; schedule & process all carrier payments & cost spreads; process and write off all ARC cash sales; review & analyze all aging air payables/air receivables; reconcile monthly air accounts against general ledger account; coorespond with airlines verbally and in writing to follow-up on outstanding issues; file all airline correspondence and assist supervisor with special projects as needed. Requirements: Associates degree or equivalent from 2-year college or technical school; or 6 months - 1 year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Knowledge of airline and/or cruise industry helpful. Must have ability to use 10-key calculator. General typing skills required. Must be familiar with AS/400. Must have knowledge of accounting systems with emphasis on journal entries. PC spreadsheet and work processing applications knowledge required. Education: Associates degree or equivalent Experience: 6 months - 1 year Skills: 10-key calculator, general typing , AS/400 Software: PC spreadsheet & word processing applications Other: Knowledge of accounting systems/journal entries.