Port Administrator

Job ID 9863 Location Miami, FL Date posted 02/05/2025

The Port Disbursement Administrator role will focus on the E-Commerce Application Marine Exchange Program (MXP), managing the system daily, exploring additional functionalities, and implementing reports for Port Operations to enhance efficiency in port cost and tariff monitoring.

Essential Functions:

• Review Port Operations Invoices: Process all port invoices and account disbursements for Port Operations, handle wire transfers and direct payments with all port agents and partners or vendors, coordinate with internal departments to ensure timely settlement of all port operations invoices. Validate and approve invoices (first level of approvals).
• Maintain & Monitor Global Port Tariffs: Monitor complex port tariffs and notify management and relevant business units of any changes to contracted rates, port tariffs and berthing agreements, maintain billing accuracy of all global port tariffs, ensure proper planning and timely execution of updates to port tariffs and expenses related to any changes in voyage deployment.
• Responses to petitions for U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) and similar international agencies.
• Administer projects as assigned by Manager, Director, or VP. Tasks include renewing Port Agent Agreements, ethics and compliance, due diligence, and vendor documentation changes.
• Communicate with all port partners regarding vendor relations inquiries related to payment processing.
  
  
  

Qualifications:

• Finance or Accounting / Accounts Payable, E-Commerce/Software.
• 3 Years Port Operations experience and/or with 2 years of progressive experience in Finance, Accounting, or other analytical position
• Proficient in Microsoft suite, Port Cost Management Model Marine Exchange Program (MXP), Oracle, Mark View , Expert Working knowledge of Excel to calculate advanced formulas, Pivot Tables, and VLookup.
• Excellent Written & Verbal Communication Skills , Bi-Lingual ENG & ESP
• Cruise Industry or Marine Industry preferred
  
  
  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must be detail-oriented and possess great communication, planning, organizational, and critical thinking skills. Must be able to multitask and work in a fast-paced high demand environment. Excellent interpersonal skills in order to effectively interface with all levels of personnel throughout the organization and with external agents
  
  
  

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

Travel: No or very little travel likely

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

This position is classified as “in-office.” As an in-office role, it requires employees to work from a designated Carnival office in South Florida Tuesday through Thursday each week. Employees may work from their homes on Mondays and Fridays. Candidates must be located in (or willing to relocate to) the Miami/Ft. Lauderdale area.

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
  
  
  

About Us

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 gourmet 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.

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