Accountant (Vacantion Rental)

About Howard Financial

Howard Financial is a tech-forward outsourced accounting and finance firm founded in 2023. We serve clients across four verticals: Vacation Rental, Hospitality, Consumer & E-Commerce, and Development & Real Estate. Our team combines deep industry knowledge with modern tools to deliver accurate, timely financials our clients can actually use.

Role Purpose

We're looking for an Accountant to join our Vacation Rental team and own the day-to-day accounting for a portfolio of property management clients. You'll sit above core bookkeeping and work under the review of a Senior Accountant or Controller, running month-end close, reconciliations, and owner reporting for short-term rental businesses.

This is a fully remote role working with US-based clients. It's a strong fit for someone who knows the vacation rental cash cycle and wants a clear path toward Senior Accountant.

What You'll Do

• Prepare month-end close for a portfolio of vacation rental clients, including journal entries, accruals, and close checklists.
• Reconcile operating and trust/escrow bank accounts, credit cards, and clearing accounts on a monthly basis.
• Reconcile PMS data (reservations, payouts, fees) against bank deposits and the general ledger.
• Prepare owner statements and support owner disbursements, management fee calculations, and channel commission tracking.
• Record and reconcile OTA payouts (Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com) and track guest deposits, security deposits, and refunds.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable workflows, including vendor bills, cleaning and maintenance charges, and owner reimbursements.
• Prepare monthly financial statements for Senior Accountant or Controller review.
• Support occupancy and lodging tax calculations and filings, plus year-end 1099 preparation.
• Communicate with clients and property managers to resolve open items, missing documentation, and discrepancies.
• Flag process gaps and suggest improvements to make close faster and cleaner.
  
  
  

Must-Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3+ years of accounting experience, with at least 1 year in vacation rental or property management.
• Hands-on experience with month-end close and bank reconciliations, including trust or escrow accounts.
• Working knowledge of owner statements, owner disbursements, and management fee structures.
• Experience with QuickBooks Online or a similar cloud accounting platform.
• Hands-on experience with Ramp or Sage.
• Solid understanding of US GAAP and accrual accounting.
• Professional English (C1), written and spoken, for direct client communication.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple clients and deadlines.
  
  
  

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience with PMS platforms such as Guesty, Streamline, Track, Hostaway, Escapia, or OwnerRez.
• Familiarity with Bill.com or similar AP tools.
• Exposure to occupancy and lodging tax compliance across multiple US states or municipalities.
• Prior experience at an outsourced accounting firm or managing multiple clients at once.
• CPA, CA, or equivalent certification in progress.
  
  
  

Not a Fit If

• You're looking for a purely transactional bookkeeping role with no ownership of the close.
• You prefer working on a single entity rather than juggling several client portfolios.
• You're not comfortable communicating directly with US-based clients in English.
  
  
  

What We Offer

• Fully remote work with US-based clients in a fast-growing industry niche.
• A clear growth path toward Senior Accountant and beyond.
• A modern tech stack and processes built for efficiency, not busywork.
• A collaborative team that reviews, coaches, and invests in your development.