World Travel Holdings

Junior Staff Accountant (Remote - U.S)

World Travel Holdings  •  United States (Remote)  •  1 hour ago
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Job Description

World Travel Holdings is seeking a Junior Staff Accountant to provide key financial and operational support for the Company’s daily treasury activities. Specific areas of focus include the timely and accurate processing of credit cards, the recording and responding to credit card disputes, the reporting and tracking of the company’s deposits and disbursements, and the reconciliation of deposits between the reservation system and the bank. Additionally, this person will assist in our monthly close process through the preparation of journal entries and reconciliations.

About the Company

World Travel Holdings, headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, FL, is the nation’s largest cruise agency and an award‑winning leisure travel company with nearly 40 travel brands. Through owned brands and private‑label partnerships, we sell cruises, villas, resort day passes, and luxury travel services. With a top-rated franchise, a UK cruise division, and a strong commitment to employee engagement and remote work, World Travel Holdings offers a people-focused culture. Learn more: WorldTravelHoldings.com

Responsibilities

  • Ensure the proper processing of credit cards, investigate any issues, and reconcile between the bank, our reservation system and our credit card companies daily.
  • Respond to and reconcile chargebacks, including preparation of responses, compilation of required supporting documentation, and recording of information into the reservation system.
  • Update daily bank activity files and report cash position to management daily.
  • Prepare journal entries for month end close.
  • Update account reconciliations.
  • Other projects and analysis assigned as needed

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related major
  • Familiarity with GAAP
  • Intermediate to advanced MS Excel skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Experience with Great Plains or similar accounting program preferred

Compensation & Benefits

Estimated Pay: $55,000/year

Benefits Overview:

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Company-paid life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) with discretionary company match
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Travel discounts and employee perks
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Professional development and learning opportunities

EEO Statement

World Travel Holdings is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any status protected by applicable law.

World Travel Holdings

About World Travel Holdings

World Travel Holdings specializes in selling dream vacations to millions of customers and is one of the nation’s largest distributors of cruises.

Our team is known for putting our customers first and delivering a remarkable experience with every interaction. Many of our employees refer to World Travel Holdings as a family and embrace our Core Values of Passion, Pride, Teamwork and Velocity. In fact, we have been named Achievers “50 Most Engaged Workplaces"​ since 2011.

More than 80% of our employees work from home and we are consistently recognized as an industry leader in remote employment. That is why FlexJobs named us in its Top 100 Companies for Remote Jobs for three consecutive years.

We are also privileged to have received prestigious awards and top honors from the largest cruise lines including Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian and Celebrity, just to name a few. Our status as a powerhouse in the travel industry has also been acknowledged by leading publications such as Travel Weekly’s Power List every year since 2007, and the Gold Travvy for Best Large Retail Agency by TravAllianceMedia. We have acquired these by the success we have had in owning and operating more than 17 brands like CruisesOnly, Cheap Cruises, LuxuryCruise.com, Vacation Outlet and Resort for a Day.

The company markets and sells vacations on behalf of its more than 18 partner brands which are comprised of top leisure travel providers, including almost every U.S. airline, leading hotel brands and prominent corporations — Priceline, BJ’s, Delta Airlines, Marriott, Hilton Grand Vacation Club and more.

We also operate Dream Vacations/CruiseOne, a top-rated travel agency franchise, and a villas division comprised of Villas of Distinction, VillaRental.com and Jamaica Villas by Linda Smith.

Offices in Wakefield, Mass.; Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; and Chorley, England.

Industry
Travel & Hospitality
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Wakefield, MA
Year Founded
2005
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