What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at Windstar Cruises?
Overview
Awarded World’s Best Small Ship Cruise line, Windstar Cruises is known for intimate yacht style experience and unique voyages to the world’s best small ports and hidden harbors. Its three sailing yachts and four all-suite yachts carry just 148 to 342 guests and cruise around the world. Our mission is to imagine and deliver personalized and immersive experiences 180 degrees from ordinary. We enrich people’s perspective through inspired travel.
Our Mission: We imagine and deliver personalized and immersive experiences 180 degrees from ordinary
Our Vision: Enriching people’s perspective through inspired travel
Our Values: Welcoming, Innovative, Now, Discipline, Serve, Teamwork, Authentic, Responsible
Job Summary:
The Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting the monthly close process and maintaining accurate financial records across multiple operational areas. This role performs general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, journal entry preparation, and analytical review to ensure financial accuracy and compliance. The position collaborates with cross‑functional teams to support financial reporting, budgeting, and business analysis.
Responsibilities
For full-time employees, Windstar offers a comprehensive benefits package including: Medical, Dental & Vision; HSA & FSA; Life & Disability; Accident, Hospital & Critical Illness; Pet Insurance; Vacation, Sick Time and paid Holidays; 401(k) with Company Match; Employee Assistance Plan; Education Assistance and Employee Discounts & Travel Deals.
EEO:
Windstar is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
Awarded World’s Best Small Ship Cruise line, Windstar Cruises is known for intimate yacht style experience and unique voyages to the world’s best small ports and hidden harbors. Its three sailing yachts and four all-suite yachts carry just 148 to 342 guests and cruise around the world. Our mission is to imagine and deliver personalized and immersive experiences 180 degrees from ordinary. We enrich people’s perspective through inspired travel.
Our Mission: We imagine and deliver personalized and immersive experiences 180 degrees from ordinary
Our Vision: Enriching people’s perspective through inspired travel
Our Values: Welcoming, Innovative, Now, Discipline, Serve, Teamwork, Authentic, Responsible
Job Summary:
The Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting the monthly close process and maintaining accurate financial records across multiple operational areas. This role performs general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, journal entry preparation, and analytical review to ensure financial accuracy and compliance. The position collaborates with cross‑functional teams to support financial reporting, budgeting, and business analysis.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and post journal entries in accordance with accounting policies and month‑end close requirements.
- Perform timely and accurate balance sheet account reconciliations and investigate variances.
- Support the monthly and quarterly close processes, ensuring completeness and accuracy of financial data.
- Assist with operational and financial analysis, including variance analysis and trend identification.
- Maintain and reconcile subledger activity to the general ledger.
- Assist in the review of accounting data for reasonableness, accuracy, and compliance with internal controls.
- Support ad hoc and recurring management reporting requests.
- Collaborate with internal departments to resolve discrepancies and improve accounting processes.
- Assist with audit requests and documentation as needed.
- Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy within the accounting function.
- Prepare accurate and complete journal entries for assigned accounts and operational areas.
- Complete balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules.
- Analyze budget‑to‑actual results and explain variances for assigned areas.
- Adhere to established close timelines and deadlines; overtime may be required during close periods.
- Support management reporting and financial review meetings with relevant analysis.
- Assist with maintaining accounting policies, procedures, and documentation.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- 4 years of accounting experience with exposure to general ledger accounting and month end close. Cruise experience a plus.
- Experience preparing journal entries and reconciling balance sheet accounts.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline driven environment.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Advanced Excel skills and experience working with general ledger systems.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
- Demonstrated commitment to confidentiality, professionalism, and reliability.
For full-time employees, Windstar offers a comprehensive benefits package including: Medical, Dental & Vision; HSA & FSA; Life & Disability; Accident, Hospital & Critical Illness; Pet Insurance; Vacation, Sick Time and paid Holidays; 401(k) with Company Match; Employee Assistance Plan; Education Assistance and Employee Discounts & Travel Deals.
EEO:
Windstar is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.