Job Description
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Assistant Accounting Manager with a minimum of two years of accounting experience within the travel agency or cruise line industry. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial operations across our cruise and vacation travel business. The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, organized, and thrives in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain, manage, and reconcile accounting records for vendor accounts, supplier invoices, and operational expenses.
- Oversee day-to-day accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger entries, and bank reconciliations.
- Support timely and accurate month-end and year-end close processes.
- Review, verify, and reconcile travel-related financial transactions, including commissions, supplier invoices, group bookings, deposits, and agency/cruise line remittances.
- Partner with internal departments (sales, operations, reservations, and fulfillment) to resolve discrepancies and support business needs.
- Prepare financial reports, summaries, and account reconciliations for management review.
- Assist with audits, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis as required.
- Help implement and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to support compliance and scalability.
- Support accounting system enhancements, automation initiatives, and workflow efficiencies, including travel-specific platforms and ERP integrations.
- Provide backup support to the Accounting Manager and assist with special projects as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (required).
- CPA license and/or Master’s degree in Accounting preferred.
- Minimum of two (2) years of accounting experience within a travel agency, cruise line, or tour operator environment (required).
- Understanding of travel-industry accounting, including commission structures, supplier settlements, group reconciliations, and merchant vs. agency models.
- Proficiency in accounting systems and ERP platforms (NetSuite experience a plus).
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, and reconciliations.
- Exceptional organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Must be able to work on-site at our Fort Lauderdale (Las Olas) office.
Company DescriptionAn exciting new national online travel agency launching out of South Florida, specializing in unforgettable cruise and vacation experiences. We are passionate about delivering exceptional service, building trusted relationships with our clients, and fostering a culture of excellence among our team.
Company Description
An exciting new national online travel agency launching out of South Florida, specializing in unforgettable cruise and vacation experiences. We are passionate about delivering exceptional service, building trusted relationships with our clients, and fostering a culture of excellence among our team.