What are the responsibilities and job description for the Analyst, Port Operations position at Royal Caribbean Group?
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Royal Caribbean Group’s Port Operations Team has an exciting career opportunity for a full time Analyst, Port Operations reporting to the Manager, Port Operations.
This position will be working onsite from Miami.
Position Summary
This position supports the land operations group which includes Guest Port Services, Port Operations, and any other applicable areas in the organization. Receives, reviews, compiles, tracks, processes, and verifies accuracy of incoming invoices according to department and company guidelines and standards. Assigns expense codes and communicates expense allocation to various applicable departments. Monitors accounting invoice records, contractual agreements, advance payment requirements, and communicates with vendors as required.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
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.
We are proud to be the vacation-industry leader with global brands — including Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Silversea Cruises — the most innovative fleet and private destinations, and the best people. Together, we are dedicated to turning the vacation of a lifetime into a lifetime of vacations for our guests.
Royal Caribbean Group’s Port Operations Team has an exciting career opportunity for a full time Analyst, Port Operations reporting to the Manager, Port Operations.
This position will be working onsite from Miami.
Position Summary
This position supports the land operations group which includes Guest Port Services, Port Operations, and any other applicable areas in the organization. Receives, reviews, compiles, tracks, processes, and verifies accuracy of incoming invoices according to department and company guidelines and standards. Assigns expense codes and communicates expense allocation to various applicable departments. Monitors accounting invoice records, contractual agreements, advance payment requirements, and communicates with vendors as required.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Perform comparative analysis of incoming invoices by using a database of contract billing information and connected expense allocation and payments, communicating discrepancies and finding resolutions as required. This includes tracking the receipt of invoices and reviewing for complete accuracy, auditing and compliance guidelines adherence.
- Identify coding components and apply codes accordingly and accurately using internal invoice tracking tool. Ensure accurate reporting and absence of duplication. Communicate any expense allocation to applicable departments.
- Ensure vendors are invoicing according to timelines established, and that subsequent payments are issued according to established timelines. Maintain relationship with vendors and their respective invoicing departments and address any issues.
- Ensure invoices are reviewed, authorized and signed by appropriate management and that the processed invoices are forwarded to Accounts Payable Department in a timely and appropriate manner according to guidelines.
- Interact and communicate with Port Agents and other related groups or departments when necessary
- Maintain and coordinate accounting data reports in a standard and organized manner for each separate land operations group. Prepare and execute bank transfer wires when authorized and necessary.
- Use IMS, Tungsten, JDEdwards, or other internal systems as a verification tool when applicable.
- Assist in any operational needs.
- Assist other team members with the vendor onboarding process
- Train vendors on Port Operation’s invoice requirements
- Review statement of accounts to ensure that invoices and credits are processed
- This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor or management.
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance or Accounting preferred
- 3-5 years progressive experience in Finance, Accounting, or other analytical position preferred
- Must be detail oriented to ensure accuracy and a demonstrated ability to work independently and use proper judgment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including business writing required
- Working knowledge in computer systems, including Excel, Word and Access
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.
