Accountant

Accountant job description.

Position summary:

This position is for a member of the accounting department of a brokerage services management company that also serves a US listed shipping company and involves full-cycle monitoring of vessel management accounts, voyage accounting duties and other accounting and reporting duties, as assigned. Reports to the Chief Accounting Officer.

Education and Previous experience:

• University degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent.
• 5-7 years of working experience in similar accounting position.

Job profile/Main responsibilities: 

• Maintain complete and accurate vessel voyage accounting records: including processing accounting entries, monitoring vessel revenues and related expense accounts, maintaining relevant analyses reports, preparing relevant accounting closing reconciliation reports and vessel voyage KPIs. 
• Manage the daily operational tasks of vessel accounts payables and receivables.
• Manage and perform full cycle posting and review of third-party vessel manager accounts: process, monitor, and review the content and accuracy of vessel manager’s accounts, perform monthly/quarterly reviews and reconciliations.
• Prepare all necessary supporting documents for auditing purposes.
• Prepare of various accounting tasks reports as requested by Management, on an ad hoc (as needed) basis.

Knowledge/ Skills:

• Strong knowledge of Danaos accounting system.  
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word etc.).
• English proficiency, both written and verbal.
• Attention to detail, strong organizational skills and driven to meet deadlines.
• Self-starter, able to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.

Apply today by sending your resume and cover letter, detailing your relevant experience and why you would be a great fit. Join us in navigating the future of shipping!