Line of Business: Cruise Line
Job Summary
The Inventory Accounting Analyst is responsible for accurately reviewing, recording, and reconciling inventory consumption and activity related to cruise voyages and warehouse operations. This role plays a critical part in the monthly and quarterly close processes, ensuring timely, accurate financial reporting while supporting process improvements and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Review and record inventory consumption and adjustments upon voyage completion
- Review, analyze, and record inventory activity for shore-side and onboard warehouses
- Support the monthly close process, including:
- Accrual preparation
- Cleanup and reclassification journal entries
- Review and approval of journal entries
- Support quarterly close activities by:
- Splitting voyage-related accruals
- Preparing variance analyses and explanations
- Prepare, research, and review balance sheet and inventory-related reconciliations
- Assist with reserve assessment file preparation and review
- Help lead and support process improvement initiatives; identify opportunities for efficiency and accuracy enhancements
- Ensure close and reconciliation deadlines are consistently met
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including those in different time zones, as required during peak close periods
Required Qualifications & Skills
- Education and experience in Accounting or a related financial discipline
- Strong PC and system skills, with above-average Excel proficiency preferred
- Strong analytical abilities with attention to detail
- Proven ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
- Flexibility to work extended hours during peak close periods
- Ability to collaborate effectively with global teams across time zones
