What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cash Applications Clerk position at Carnival Cruise Line?
Job ID 10243 Location Miami, FL Date posted 03/26/2025
The Clerk, Cash Applications is responsible for posting incoming bank wires, ACH and check payments to reservations, general ledger accounts, and credit card invoices. Communicates with contacts from several banking institutions and other outside vendors. Performs daily bank reconciliations and duties related to month end closing. Works in conjunction with multiple teams within the company.
Essential Functions:
Travel: None
Work Conditions: Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential. Other job specific working condition. Currently working remotely until further notice. May be required to work past scheduled time, in the event of special circumstances or during month end closing activities.
This position is classified as “remote.” As a remote role, it allows employees to work full-time from their home. It may also require regular travel to Carnival headquarters in Miami, FL for in-office collaboration. Sourcing of candidates is primarily done in Carnival’s remote hubs of Orlando, Tampa, Atlanta, Houston, and Dallas. If the search is extended past those areas, candidates must be located in one of the following U.S. states: FL, GA, TX and NC
Offers to selected candidates will be made on a fair and equitable basis, taking into account specific job-related skills and experience.
At Carnival, your total rewards package is much more than your base salary. All non-sales roles participate in an annual cash bonus program, while sales roles have an incentive plan. Director and above roles may also be eligible to participate in Carnival’s discretionary equity incentive plan. Plus, Carnival provides comprehensive and innovative benefits to meet your needs, including:
At Carnival Cruise Line, our mission is to consistently deliver safe, fun, and memorable vacations at a great value. As the world’s most popular cruise line, we offer a variety of unique experiences across our fleet, ensuring that every voyage is filled with excitement and discovery. From world-class entertainment and dining to exploring stunning destinations, we create lasting memories for our guests while maintaining a dedication to the places we visit and the lives we touch.
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 global community that makes a difference.
In addition to other duties/functions, this position requires full commitment and support for promoting 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.
Carnival Corporation & plc and Carnival Cruise Line is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. In this regard, it does not discriminate against any qualified individual on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, mental, physical or sensory disability, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, federal, and/or international law.
https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/fmlaen.pdf
https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf
https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/eppac.pdf
https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf
The Clerk, Cash Applications is responsible for posting incoming bank wires, ACH and check payments to reservations, general ledger accounts, and credit card invoices. Communicates with contacts from several banking institutions and other outside vendors. Performs daily bank reconciliations and duties related to month end closing. Works in conjunction with multiple teams within the company.
Essential Functions:
- Post and research bank wires and ACH payments received daily on bank reports (Bank of America, JP Morgan Chase, and ANZ).
- Research and post incoming check payments for booking reservations in Mapper/Qterm and non-booking general ledger accounts in Oracle.
- Responsible for the Daily Cash Balancing Reconciliation process for USD & Multi-Currency.
- Process invoices for incoming bank wires/ACH payments for credit card settlements. Apply chargeback exceptions to the correct booking or invoice number. This process also includes the daily credit card fee reconciliation process.
- Reconcile and prepare general ledger accounts in Blackline on a monthly basis, including FunShip Pay, Check By Phone, Money Gram, onboard/reservations receivables, and several bank accounts.
- Scan checks through Cash-Pro Online via Bank of America. Audit Cash Pro batch to the corresponding booking reservation batch in Qterm/Mapper or Oracle.
- Download and distribute Previous/Current Day Detail bank reports from Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase, and ANZ Bank to several departments within the company.
- Post and research incoming funds received via Western Union Quick Collect, Money Gram, Bank Wire and ACH payments to booking reservations and for onboard guests.
- Manage the monthly Oracle journal entries and open items.
- Process email transfer requests from provided G/L accounts to clear reservation balances.
- Associate's Degree required
- Bachelor's Degree preferred
- 2 years’ experience in accounts receivable required
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power point)
- Requires excellent organizational and computer skills.
- Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to manage time effectively, set priorities and meet deadlines.
- Must have the ability to multi-task and display a sense of urgency.
- Ability to learn quickly and work in a fast-paced environment.
Travel: None
Work Conditions: Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential. Other job specific working condition. Currently working remotely until further notice. May be required to work past scheduled time, in the event of special circumstances or during month end closing activities.
This position is classified as “remote.” As a remote role, it allows employees to work full-time from their home. It may also require regular travel to Carnival headquarters in Miami, FL for in-office collaboration. Sourcing of candidates is primarily done in Carnival’s remote hubs of Orlando, Tampa, Atlanta, Houston, and Dallas. If the search is extended past those areas, candidates must be located in one of the following U.S. states: FL, GA, TX and NC
Offers to selected candidates will be made on a fair and equitable basis, taking into account specific job-related skills and experience.
At Carnival, your total rewards package is much more than your base salary. All non-sales roles participate in an annual cash bonus program, while sales roles have an incentive plan. Director and above roles may also be eligible to participate in Carnival’s discretionary equity incentive plan. Plus, Carnival provides 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
- Employee Stock Purchase plan
- Paid Time Off
- Holidays – All full-time and part-time with benefits employees receive days off for 8 company-wide holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays to be taken at the employee’s discretion.
- Vacation Time – All full-time employees at the manager and below level start with 14 days/year; director and above level start with 19 days/year. Part-time with benefits employees receive time off based on the number of hours they work, with a minimum of 84 hours/year. All employees gain additional vacation time with further tenure.
- Sick Time – All full-time employees receive 80 hours of sick time each year. Part-time with benefits employees receive time off based on the number of hours they work, with a minimum of 60 hours each year.
- Other Benefits
- Complementary stand-by cruises, employee discounts on confirmed cruises, plus special rates for family and friends
- Personal and professional learning and development resources including tuition reimbursement
- On-site preschool program and wellness center at our Miami campus
At Carnival Cruise Line, our mission is to consistently deliver safe, fun, and memorable vacations at a great value. As the world’s most popular cruise line, we offer a variety of unique experiences across our fleet, ensuring that every voyage is filled with excitement and discovery. From world-class entertainment and dining to exploring stunning destinations, we create lasting memories for our guests while maintaining a dedication to the places we visit and the lives we touch.
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 global community that makes a difference.
In addition to other duties/functions, this position requires full commitment and support for promoting 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.
Carnival Corporation & plc and Carnival Cruise Line is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. In this regard, it does not discriminate against any qualified individual on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, mental, physical or sensory disability, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, federal, and/or international law.
https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/fmlaen.pdf
https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf
https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/eppac.pdf
https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf
