JOB SUMMARY
As a member of the Accounting Department, the Senior Accountant will play a critical role within the Finance organization, owning various core operational accounting activities. This role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of owned accounting areas, assisting with the month-end close process and internal and external financial reporting. This role partners with various cross-functional departments of all levels, including SOX/Internal Audit , FP&A, IT and operational teams.
The ideal candidate is a driven, detail-oriented individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes ownership of their work, and is passionate about continuous improvement. The Senior Accountant will not only execute core accounting responsibilities with precision but will also bring curiosity, initiative, and a solutions-oriented mindset to help streamline processes and raise the bar for operational excellence.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform daily accounting activities including preparing and reviewing journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analyses.
- Own assigned accounting areas including revenue and intercompany, ensuring accuracy and completeness in accordance with GAAP.
- Assist in the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, meeting all deadlines with high-quality results.
- Operate key controls and maintain documentation to ensure ongoing SOX compliance across assigned areas.
- Assist with preparation of SEC filings by providing accurate and timely schedules, analyses, and reports to the Head of SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting.
- Partner cross-functionally with FP&A, Operations, and other departments to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls.
- Support the implementation of new accounting systems, tools, or process enhancements.
- Participate in special projects and ad-hoc analyses as the business evolves.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
- 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience (public accounting and/or corporate accounting preferred).
- CPA and public company experience preferred
- Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and general accounting principles and internal controls
- Excellent attention to detail, organizational, and analytical skills.
- Proven ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel.
- Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, SAP, Dynamics
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a collaborative approach.
- Self-starter with a growth mindset—someone who takes initiative, owns their work, and constantly seeks ways to improve processes and outcomes.
Top Skills
What We Do
In 1958 Lars-Eric Lindblad, considered the father of eco travel, founded Lindblad Travel and pioneered the first non-scientific expeditions to Antarctica (1966) and Galápagos (1967), subsequently opening the Amazon, Papua New Guinea, China, Bhutan, and more to curious, respectful travelers. In 1979, his son Sven-Olof Lindblad founded Special Expeditions, eventually re-named Lindblad Expeditions, specializing in ship-based expedition travel. In 2004 Lindblad Expeditions forged an unprecedented alliance with National Geographic with a joint mission “to inspire people to explore and care about the planet through expedition travel.” Today the company operates a fleet of 10 ships, including the 148-guest National Geographic Explorer, the world’s ultimate expedition ship, and the 106-guest National Geographic Orion, the newest ship in the Lindblad-National Geographic fleet. All ships sail equipped with sophisticated exploration tools, to provide unique, immersive experiences in the planet’s capitals of wildness and culture. Our expedition ships regularly explore Galápagos, Antarctica, Alaska, Arctic Norway, Baja California, Costa Rica and Panama, Europe, the Baltics, Vietnam and Cambodia, and more.









