Senior Accountant ii, technical accountingRoyal Caribbean Cruises

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Position Summary:
The Senior Accountant II, Technical Accounting is responsible for assisting the Senior Manager, Technical Accounting with a combination of duties including but not limited to those described below. This role will be part of the Technical Accounting Group that partners with various finance and business teams to ensure they are provided accurate accounting guidance to drive the business forward. This role will assist in the research, interpretation, and practical application of accounting guidance for both new and existing accounting standards. The ideal candidate is familiar with quarterly and annual SEC filings (i.e., 10-Qs, 10-K), and a self-starter that is passionate about diving into technical accounting subjects such as leases, revenue recognition, variable interest entities, business combinations, debt/equity instruments, and PP&E to name a few.
This role is an excellent opportunity to join a team that is focused on collaboration with various cross-functional teams throughout the organization when engaged to review contracts or other management prepared documents. We are looking for a candidate that has great organization and communication skills, as well as a process improvement mindset. This role will also be responsible for the proper execution of key SOX controls such as drafting position papers for significant transactions and assisting with the implementation of new or amended accounting policies.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Research technical accounting questions and provide prompt assistance/responses to address internal accounting consultations.
Draft position papers addressing the accounting for significant transactions, including financing arrangements, joint ventures, and several other types of transactions.
Interact with individuals throughout the company to understand fact patterns underlying various transactions and provide real-time accounting feedback.
Monitor new accounting pronouncements, assist in implementing new standards, and draft relevant disclosures for SEC filings (10-Qs and 10-Ks).
Participate in preparation of the Quarterly Technical Accounting Update, including developing content and presenting to a 30+ person audience.
Participate in recurring meetings with various finance and business teams such as Destination Development, including preparation of agenda and monitoring progress of contract reviews.
Assist in the preparation of new or amended accounting policies, ensuring compliance with US GAAP.
Participate in quarterly and annual technical accounting projects such as impairment, embedded derivatives, and reportable segment reviews.
Evaluate transaction impacts for Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), EPS, Critical Accounting Policies, Statement of Cashflows, and other Company Metrics/Disclosures.
Assist SEC reporting team as needed including review/preparation of disclosure checklists and other analysis supporting SEC filings.
Ensure proper execution of key SOX controls, including coordination with internal and external auditors.
Responsible for special projects and any ad hoc requests from senior management.
Qualifications, Knowledge & Skills:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting; Advanced educational degrees (i.e., MBA) will be considered a plus.
Minimum of three years related work experience, with Big 4 public accounting experience preferred but not required.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in active and good standing.
Strong communication skills (written and verbal), with experience in presenting ideas/concepts to varying levels of management.
Strong critical-thinking and detail-oriented skills.
Ability to manage deadline requirements and multi-task projects.
Ability to interact and develop strong partnerships with varying levels of management.
Experience in performing US GAAP technical accounting research and resolving technical accounting issues.
Comfortable using and learning technology (e.g., Microsoft Office products, Workiva, Essbase, HFM).
We know there's a lot to consider. As you go through the application process, our recruiters will be glad to provide guidance, and more relevant details to answer any additional questions.
Thank you again for your interest in Royal Caribbean Group. We'll hope to see you onboard soon.
It is the policy of the Company to ensure equal employment and promotion opportunity to qualified candidates without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, sexuality, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Royal Caribbean Group and each of its subsidiaries prohibit and will not tolerate discrimination or harassment. All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment will be required to comply with the Company's mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy, which requires all employees who work from the Company's offices or whose job duties require them to travel to the Company's U.S. offices, ships, and/or private destinations be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless a reasonable accommodation is granted exempting them from vaccination for medical or religious reasons.
Royal Caribbean Cruises

Philippines
Permanent
Full-time