HAL - Inventory Accountant

Company: Pocruises
Location: Washington
Posted on: April 1, 2025

Job Description:

HAL - Inventory AccountantDepartment: Guest SvcEmployment Type: Fixed Term ContractLocation: GlobalReporting To: Finance ManagerDescriptionThe Inventory Accountant is responsible for maintaining the compliance of accounting policies, by recording onboard cost, performing audits and providing financial reporting and analysis to shipboard operations and shore side management.Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Inventory Accountant is responsible for safeguarding the financial controls put in place by the organization. On a daily basis, internal reviews will be executed in various departments onboard. Any findings will need to be shared with the Finance Manager and appropriate Head of Department. At the end of each voyage, the Inventory Accountant is responsible for creating financial reports in an accurate and timely manner.Key Responsibilities

• Records all receiving Hotel Inventory into MXP.
• Creates End of Voyage reports required by Voyage Accounting as per skill set.
• Reviews End of Voyage reports created by Finance Admin Assistant.
• Manages shipboard General Supply Budget.
• Maintains Daily Transaction Audit Report.
• Reviews reporting generated by the Finance Specialist to ensure adherence to policy.
• Reviews cash movements with the Financial Manager.General Responsibilities
  • Monitors the actual and physical control of all sales outlets and ensures proper administration by the responsible staff for these areas.
  • Responsible for accurate bar counts and bar reconciliation reports.
  • Conducts storeroom counts as per Onboard Accounting Policies.
  • Reports to the Finance Manager all suspected costs causing deviations in the Hotel Operation.
  • For food cost, focuses on portion control, production control, spoilage control, and inventory control.
  • For general supplies, manages the Budget Allocation file and approval of internal requisitions.
  • Produces usage figures for general supplies per voyage.
  • Controls material usage and inventory of uniforms and purchased uniforms.
  • Centers revenue control around portion control, inventory control, and verification of tariffs in the MXP system.
  • Monitors and maintains all credits to food cost and beverage cost generated from parties.
  • Generates reporting as described in Accounting Policy 6.07 Inventory Level Management.
  • Manages and directs the Inventory Admin Assistant.
  • Responsible for the performance, dress, grooming, and conduct of all assigned employees.
  • Monitors and reports storeroom inventory control, ensuring discrepancies are reported to the Hotel Director and appropriate department head.
  • Complies with company policy regarding waste separation and environmental compliance.
  • Conducts regular training with all departmental team members on food waste separation and environmental compliance as per Global Hess policies.
  • Champions the use of the Navigator App experience tools to drive greater onboard revenue and guest satisfaction performance.
  • Performs other job-related functions as assigned.Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
    • Requires College or University degree/diploma in Administration/Accounting, Hospitality, or related field.
    • Minimum 5 years of experience in the Hospitality Industry in Financial & Food and Beverage administrative positions showing progressive growth in responsibility.
    • Strong analytical and management skills.
    • Prior shipboard experience covering skills related to the Inventory Accountant position.
    • Commitment to follow established policies and procedures.
    • Able to work independently to perform objective audit and reporting tasks.
    • Able to work well and communicate effectively with shipboard personnel.
    • Ability to multi-task and handle constantly changing priorities.
    • Demonstrated leadership, training, and organizational skills through past experience. Ability to keep information confidential at all times.
    • Strong communication skills including written and verbal English communication.
    • Working knowledge of computers and the ability to navigate within a variety of software programs such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Proficient in database programs.Physical Requirements
      • While performing the essential functions of this job, all team members are required to stand; walk long distances on the ship; use hands to touch, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk, hear, taste and smell. All vessel positions require repetitive motion of bending, climbing, going up and down stairs, and lifting more than 25 pounds. This job requires specific vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
      • All team members must be physically able to participate in emergency lifesaving procedures and drills. All vessel positions require full use and range of arms and legs as well as full visual, verbal, and hearing abilities to receive and give instructions in the event of an emergency including the lowering of lifeboats.
      • Must work within different temperature changes-indoors to outdoors.
      • Ability to work 7 days per week.
      • Able to pass basic safety course.
      • This is a minimal description of duties. Other work requirements may be necessary and assigned as business or maritime law dictates.
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