Staff Accountant

WHO WE ARELindblad Expeditions is a true pioneer in Expedition Travel. From taking the first citizen explorers to Antarctica in 1966, opening the Galapagos and Easter Island to tourism in 1967, leading the first tourist expedition through the Northwest Passage in 1984, and launching our innovative partnership with National Geographic in 2004, we're now taking almost 30,000 guests a year to some of the world’s most remote and pristine locations on our fleet of 20 ships, and are committed to ensuring our guests experience the “Exhilaration of Discovery”.ROLE OVERVIEWJoin our dynamic Accounting Department as a Staff Accountant, where your expertise will play a crucial role in driving our financial operations forward. You will be responsible for managing fixed assets and depreciation, overseeing shipboard transactions, and ensuring accurate sales tax reporting. Your attention to detail will shine through as you handle various monthly accruals and conduct general ledger account reconciliations.If you are passionate about accounting, have the skills and experience we seek, and looking to be part of a supportive and innovative team that values your contributions, we want to hear from you! GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES Prepare monthly account reconciliationsPrepare and post monthly journal entriesAssist with maintaining and recording fixed asset related activity including Work-In-Progress projectsMaintain and record Prepaid Expenses, Accruals and related account reconciliation.Calculate intercompany interest on monthly basisReview shipboard revenue reportsAssist with month-end and quarter-end variance analysis as neededAssist with year-end audit and quarterly auditor reviews as neededAd hoc analysis, projects and administrative accounting duties as neededAssist with review and proofing of SEC documents and presentation to the Board MINIUMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent industry experience2+ years of professional accounting experienceStrong and demonstrable knowledge of accounting concepts, practices and procedures, and financial statementsDeep knowledge of general ledger entries, accruals, and reconciliationsCapacity to perform analysis on financial data, understanding end-of-year and YoY driversStrong Excel skills, including use of pivot tables and VLookup functionsExperience working with the Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Sharepoint, Word)Comfortable working in a high-volume, team-oriented environmentStrong skills in time management, handling multiple tasks, setting priorities, meeting deadlines and working independently are essentialAbility to be onsite and work from Lindblad's New York office 2-3 days p/week PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience in the travel industry a plusKnowledge of sales tax a plusKnowledge of Great Plains software a plus This role is eligible for an annual 7.5% bonus, based on performance. Additional Information OUR BENEFITS• Travel benefits for employees and their family• Voyage of Discovery trips for employees to travel as guests• Health insurance including Medical, Dental, Vision• 401(k) plan with employer match• Long-Term Disability, Life & AD&D Insurance• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) to be used for out-of-pocket medical and dependent care• Pre-Tax Commuter Benefit• 7-8 Paid Holidays• 2-3 Floating Holiday Options (pro-rated per start date)• Up to 15 days of vacation (pro-rated per anniversary year)• Parental Leave• Sick/personal days per city & state ordinance• Pet Insurance discountCommunication Skills Using the English language, this person must have the ability to read, write, and comprehend policies, legal guidelines, correspondence, and memos. Must also possess the ability to effectively communicate--both in writing and orally--with a professional demeanor. PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and hear. The employee will also be required to write and type. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.COMPENSATION STATEMENTLindblad Expeditions determines the pay for positions using local, national, and industry-specific survey data. We evaluate external equity and the cost of labor/prevailing wage index in the relative marketplace for jobs directly comparable to jobs within our company. Our posted salary range is based on national data and may be refined for a candidate's region/town/cost of living.For new hires, we strive to make competitive offers allowing the new employee room for future growth. Salaries will be based on the applicant’s location, level of experience, education, and specialized knowledge and skills. An employee/candidate with a stronger skill set will receive higher pay.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENTAt Lindblad Expeditions, we simply could not do our work without the diverse kaleidoscope of humanity that creates and delivers our remarkable offerings across the planet. As a Company that respects and celebrates the inherent diversity in the places we explore, we recognize the need to mirror that same diversity and all the interconnected perspectives within our organization. We are committed to building a community of different genders, races, ages, sexual orientations, chosen identities, and countries of origin where every person brings their whole self to work and whose skills, talents, and abilities are valued. We believe we can explore further and in a more meaningful way by actively creating a more diverse and inclusive organization where everyone feels they belong.Lindblad Expeditions is an equal opportunity employer. Individuals seeking employment at Lindblad Expeditions are considered without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetics, marital status, pregnancy, unemployment status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or veteran status.

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