Accounting Assistant

American Cruise Lines, the world’s leading small ship cruise line, is seeking is seeking a talented and motivated Accounting Assistant. We currently have 20+ vessels that travel throughout the country. We are an all American company, meaning our boats are built here and the crew is all American. We travel through the East Coast, Mississippi River, the Pacific Northwest, Great Lakes, and Alaska. You will be working alongside a dedicated and loyal accounting team based out of our Guilford, CT office.

The ideal candidate will have a thorough knowledge of performing accounting administrative functions, be able to multitask, and have a skill set that pays attention to detail and accuracy while maintaining confidentiality. The individual must be comfortable working with basic accounting and bookkeeping tasks, must have excellent organizational and customer service skills, both internal and external. The Accounting Assistant will assist in the various stages of general ledger, revenue, accounts payable, passenger refunds, travel agent commission, and other miscellaneous duties.

At American Cruise Lines, we are driven by our values—Optimism, Commitment, Patriotism, and Merit. These values shape our culture, our service, and our people, guiding us as we work together to Share America’s Story on the Finest American Ships.

Qualifications:

• Associates degree in Accounting/Finance preferred.
• 2+ years experience in accounting.
• Strong communications skills.
• Strong computer skills.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
• Accuracy in daily work and other projects.
• Ability to meet communicated schedules and deadlines.
• Adherence to policies, procedures and instructions.
• Experience with Great Plains preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Programs, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Why Join American Cruise Lines?

At American Cruise Lines, our people are the driving force behind our success. As the nation’s leader in U.S. river cruising, we’re experiencing rapid growth — and we're investing in top talent to grow with us. When you join our team, you’ll find a dynamic work environment that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence, with real opportunities to build your career and make an impact.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

American Cruise Lines is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. ‎American Cruise Lines bases all employment decisions on business needs, job requirements, and individual ‎qualifications without regard to protected characteristics, including, but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin and citizenship, age (40 and over), disability (including perceived disability), generic information, military service, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law. ‎This policy applies to all aspects of employment and employment decisions, including, but not limited to, ‎hiring, selection, job assignment, training, compensation, promotion, discipline, termination, and access ‎to benefits.‎

• This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position and such duties and responsibilities may change without notice.