Staff Accountant

Company Overview 

At Margaritaville at Sea our core purpose is to create and deliver fun and escapism. This drives all we do and is the heart of our decision making. As a valued member of our team, you'll contribute to providing an incredible guest experience every day of each cruise and in every way. You’ll also have opportunities to advance your career as we continue to grow. Your career path with us starts here! 

Our Culture 

Joining the Margaritaville at Sea® team means embracing our Culture Essentials, which are the cornerstone values shaping our identity, principles, and actions, which are every guest, every time, act with integrity and respect, shred responsibility for the well-being of our guests, crew and community and each employee’s responsibility to ne better than the rest.. These beliefs and behaviors not only define who we are but also unite us as a team, guiding us in decision-making, fostering relationships, tackling challenges, and reaching milestones. These culture essentials propel us toward a shared vision of success, ensuring a collective effort in shaping our future. 

Responsibilities 

The Staff Accountant is an essential member of the Accounting team, responsible for supporting the Company's day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, cash activity, account reconciliations, journal entries, financial reporting, and month-end and year-end close activities. 

This position ensures that accounting transactions and financial records are processed accurately and timely and provides support to various members of the Accounting team. The Staff Accountant will collaborate cross-functionally with both shoreside and shipboard departments and will play an important role in supporting the Company's continued growth and the launch of Margaritaville at Sea Beachcomber. 

Essential Functions: 

• Preparing and Posting Daily Cash Activity: Prepare, review, and post daily cash activity transactions to ensure accurate recording of cash receipts, disbursements, and other banking activity. Verify transaction accuracy and maintain supporting documentation in accordance with company policies and accounting standards. 

• Performing Account and Bank Reconciliations: Complete timely bank and general ledger account reconciliations on a monthly basis. Investigate discrepancies, resolve outstanding items, and ensure account balances are accurate and properly supported. 

• Preparing Journal Entries and Supporting Documentation: Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, adjustments, reclassifications, and other accounting transactions. Maintain detailed supporting schedules and documentation to support all entries and ensure audit readiness. 

• Assisting with Month-End and Year-End Close Activities: Support the monthly and annual financial close processes by preparing reconciliations, analyzing account activity, completing assigned close tasks, and helping ensure all reporting deadlines are met. 

• Supporting Financial and Accounting Reporting: Assist in the preparation of financial reports, management reporting packages, and ad hoc analyses by compiling, reviewing, and validating financial information for accuracy and completeness. 

• Assisting with Accounting Projects and Financial Analyses: Participate in special projects, process improvement initiatives, financial analyses, and system enhancements as directed. Provide insights and recommendations to improve efficiency and strengthen financial controls. 

• Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable Support: Provide support for accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, including invoice processing, payment tracking, customer billing, collections follow-up, and resolving vendor or customer inquiries. 

• Supporting Internal and External Audits: Assist with internal and external audit requests by gathering documentation, preparing schedules, responding to inquiries, and ensuring financial records are organized and readily available for review. 

• Performing Ad Hoc Accounting Duties: Perform additional accounting, administrative, and analytical responsibilities as assigned to support departmental objectives, operational needs, and continuous improvement efforts.  

• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required. 

• Previous accounting, accounts payable, bookkeeping, or ERP system experience preferred. 

Experience: 

• Previous accounting, accounts payable, bookkeeping, or ERP system experience preferred. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:  

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accuracy when processing financial data, reconciling accounts, and preparing accounting documentation. 

• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. 

• Demonstrated willingness to learn, adapt to new processes, and take on additional responsibilities to support the Accounting team and broader business objectives. 

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Outlook, Word, Teams, and PowerPoint, with the ability to efficiently manage financial data and business communications. 

• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or similar ERP/accounting systems preferred. 

• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential financial information with discretion, professionalism, and sound judgment. 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly communicate financial information to both finance and non-finance personnel. 

• Ability to work onsite at the Company's Orlando corporate headquarters and participate in collaborative, in-person business activities as required. 

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to identify issues, recommend solutions, and support continuous process improvement initiatives. 

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

Travel: No travel 

Work Conditions: Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential. 

This position is classified as “in-person,” which means the physical office in Orlando.   

Offers to selected candidates will be made on a fair and equitable basis, taking into account specific job-related skills and experience.   

At Margaritaville at Sea, your total rewards package is much more than your base salary. We  provide comprehensive and innovative benefits to meet your needs, including: 

Health Benefits: 

• Cost-effective medical, dental and vision plans 

• Employee Assistance Program and other mental health resources 

• Additional programs include company paid term life insurance and disability coverage  

Financial Benefits: 

• 401(k) plan that includes a company match 

Paid Time Off 

• Holidays – All full-time and part-time with benefits employees receive days off for 10 company-wide holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays to be taken at the employee’s discretion.  

• Vacation Time – All full-time employees at the below the Director level start with 15 days/year; Director and above level have Discretionary Time Off, which for Directors is generally 15 days and for VPs and above 21 days.  Part-time with benefits employees receive time off based on the number of hours they work.   

Other Benefits 

• Complementary stand-by cruises, employee discounts on confirmed cruises, plus special rates for family and friends 

Join us and embark on a career that offers not only the chance to grow professionally but also the opportunity to be part of a fast growing company that offers opportunities for advancement. 

In addition to other duties/functions, this position requires full commitment and support for promoting an ethical and compliant culture. More specifically, this position requires integrity, honesty, and respectful treatment of others, as well as a willingness to speak up when they see misconduct or have concerns. 

Margaritaville at Sea is an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of sex, race, color, sex, sexual orientation,  gender identity, genetic information, national origin, religion, age, protected veteran status, disability status, marital status or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, federal, and/or international law.