Revenue Accounting Manager at Fairwater in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Job Description:

The name "Fairwater" speaks to our firm and steadfast commitment to partnership, equity, and trust.

Position Title : Revenue Accounting Manager

Reports To : Senior Accounting Manager

Schedule: Monday through Friday and additional as required/requested

Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL

Qualifications and Skills:

Experience: Prior experience as an accounting manager or accounting supervisor is preferred. Minimum 5 years of general ledger accounting, including 1-2 years in a supervisory role. Experience in marine transportation industry with voyage/vessel accounting is highly preferred.

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance.

Software: Proficiency in Excel; prior experience with ERP systems; Workday knowledge is preferred. Veson Nautical (IMOS) or similar commercial maritime software experience is a plus. Prior involvement in system implementations and integrations is desired.

Traits: Team player, leadership and problem solving skills, critical thinking and analytical abilities, effective verbal and written communication, deadlines driven, ability to multitask and prioritize, strong knowledge of GAAP.

Languages: English

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage a month-end financial close process for responsible vessels/ fleets, including preparation and review of journal entries and account reconciliations.


• Review and analyze financial results on a vessel and voyage level to ensure accuracy and completeness of balances/ amounts for reporting purposes and work with Commercial on obtaining explanations for significant fluctuations actual vs. prior period and budget/ forecast.


• Review voyage P&Ls with Commercial team and ensure proper adherence to company controls and processes.


• Post invoices, journal entries, and accrual entries from Veson Nautical software into Workday ERP.


• Manage financial authority controls, chart of accounts, and business rules within Veson Nautical and perform system testing for improvements and developments as needed.


• Monitor bank accounts and prepare weekly cash flow projections.


• Oversee daily transactions and resolve issues working with accounting team and other departments.


• Participate in the budgeting process and assist with managerial reporting.


• Participate in audits by coordinating requests and preparing audit schedules.


• Perform other tasks, duties, and responsibilities as needed or directed by an immediate Supervisor.

Fairwater Holdings LLC and its subsidiaries, reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veteran/Disabled