About this role
Hornblower Group is a global leader in experiences and transportation. Spanning a 100-year history, Hornblower Group’s portfolio of international offerings includes water-based experiences (dining and sightseeing cruises), land-based experiences (walking and food tours) and ferry and transportation services. City Experiences, Hornblower Group’s premier experience division, offers land- and water-based experiences as well as ferry and transportation services. Hornblower Group’s subsidiaries include Hornblower Marine, which provides vessel outhaul and maintenance services at Bridgeport Boatworks in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and Seaward Services, Inc., a marine services company specializing in the operation, maintenance and repair of government and privately owned vessels. Additionally, Anchor Operating System, LLC, a Hornblower Group subsidiary and independent entity, provides reservation, ticketing and website integration services for clients in the transportation, tourism and entertainment industries. Today, Hornblower Group’s global portfolio covers over 10 countries, over 50 U.S. cities and serves more than 20 million guests annually. Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, Hornblower Group’s additional corporate offices reside in San Francisco, California; Boston, Massachusetts; Chicago, Illinois; London, United Kingdom; New York, New York; Dublin, Ireland; and across Ontario, Canada. For more information, visit hornblowercorp.com.
Position Summary:
This role oversees a company's revenue recognition, reporting, and analysis to ensure accuracy and compliance with GAAP accounting standards. Key responsibilities include managing the monthly close, reconciling accounts, approving journal entries, collaborating with other departments (Sales, Legal, Operations), and leading the revenue accounting team. This position will manage the team responsible for the processing and accurate application of customer payments to corresponding invoices and accounts within the company's financial system. Key responsibilities include reconciling payment discrepancies, maintaining precise financial records, and ensuring efficient cash flow by working with various departments. This role requires strong attention to detail, analytical skills, knowledge of accounting software, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Handle incoming cash payments from various sources, including checks, electronic transfers (like ACH), and credit cards.
- Match payments to the correct invoices and apply them to the appropriate customer accounts.
- Identify and resolve any discrepancies or issues between payments received and invoices.
- Keep detailed records of cash transactions and prepare regular financial reports.
- Work closely with accounting, finance, and customer service teams to facilitate smooth financial operations and billing.
- Assist with reconciliation of cash and credit card receivables
- Use accounting software systems to manage and track cash activity.
- Attention to Detail: Essential for accurately processing transactions and identifying errors.
- Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Needed to investigate and resolve payment discrepancies.
- Organizational Skills: To manage high transaction volumes and maintain accurate records.
- Communication Skills: To effectively coordinate with internal departments.
- Technical Proficiency: Experience with financial software (like ERP systems) and strong Microsoft Excel skills are often require
Requirements & Qualifications:
- Education/Experience: An associate's or bachelor's degree in finance or a related field is often preferred, along with experience in accounts receivable or general accounting
The RESPECT Service System embodies our mission, vision, values and operating principles. By creating a company culture that puts RESPECT at its core, we believe it will drive us to achieve our goal of becoming a Global Experiences and Transportation Leader.
EEO / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Hornblower is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and prohibit discrimination and/or harassment of any type, including but not limited to discrimination and or harassment based upon race, religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy or relation medical conditions, childbirth, breastfeeding, parental status, veteran and/or military status, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, genetic information or characteristics, political affiliation, domestic violence survivor status, marital status, or other characteristics prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Additionally, as a federal, state, and local contractor, Hornblower complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals, where and as they apply. The company also participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations.
Other facts
About Hornblower Group Inc.
Hornblower Group is a global leader in transportation and sightseeing, with over a century of maritime and hospitality innovation. Through our City Experiences division, we deliver unforgettable experiences via brands like City Cruises, Walks, Devour, and City Ferry—offering dining cruises, guided tours, and essential ferry services across the U.S., Canada, and the UK.
Our portfolio includes Hornblower Marine, providing vessel maintenance at Bridgeport Boatworks, and Anchor Operating System, LLC, delivering smart reservation and ticketing solutions for travel and entertainment industries.
Operating in 10 countries and 50+ U.S. cities, we serve over 20 million guests annually. Headquartered in Orlando, with offices in San Francisco, Boston, Chicago, New York, London, Dublin, and Ontario, Canada, we’re redefining how people explore the world—by water, by land, and experience.
What you'll do
- This role oversees a company's revenue recognition, reporting, and analysis to ensure accuracy and compliance with GAAP accounting standards. Key responsibilities include managing the monthly close, reconciling accounts, and collaborating with other departments.
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