Sr. Accountant (Vacation Rental Portfolio - US Experience)

About Howard Financial Howard Financial is a full-service back-office solution for companies and entities with bookkeeping, payroll, and bespoke reporting needs that require accuracy, timeliness, and institutional-quality reporting without the burden of full-time staff. We are an experienced team of bookkeepers and administrators with multiple decades of combined experience across industries allowing companies to focus on their core business while we handle the rest. Founded in 2023, our team of 60 professionals supports ~40 clients across a diverse range of industries. We recently reached $5M of contracted ARR and are growing rapidly (over 150% MRR growth YTD). Senior Accountant – Vacation Rental Industry (Remote) Important Application Requirements (Mandatory) An English CV/resume is REQUIREDVacation rental accounting experience is REQUIREDRemote (U.S. time zones preferred) About the Role We are hiring an experienced Senior Accountant with direct vacation rental (VR) industry experience to support client onboarding, streamline accounting operations, and customize accounting workflows for short-term rental businesses. This is a fully remote role and a critical position within our growing team. This role requires hands-on experience working with vacation rental accounting systems, owners, and property managers. Candidates without prior vacation rental experience will not be considered. Key Responsibilities Lead and support client onboarding, ensuring accurate and efficient setup of accounting systemsCustomize and streamline accounting workflows tailored to each vacation rental clientManage and review financial statements, reconciliations, and month-end closeWork with vacation rental platforms (e.g., PMS, channel managers, trust accounting systems)Ensure compliance with industry-specific accounting standards and best practicesIdentify process improvements and implement scalable accounting solutionsCollaborate with internal teams to improve efficiency and client experienceServe as a subject-matter expert for vacation rental accounting Required Qualifications Senior-level accounting experience (5+ years preferred)Direct vacation rental accounting experience is REQUIREDStrong understanding of trust accounting, owner statements, and property-level reportingExperience onboarding new clients and setting up accounting systemsProficiency with accounting software (QuickBooks, AppFolio, or similar VR-focused platforms preferred)Excellent written and verbal communication skills in EnglishHighly organized, detail-oriented, and process-drivenComfortable working independently in a remote environmen What We Offer Fully remote positionOpportunity to work with a growing, specialized accounting teamHigh-impact role helping improve and scale client accounting operationsCompetitive compensation based on experience Locations: Remote (Mexico); Remote (Spain); Remote (Portugal); Remote (Brazil); Remote (South Africa); Remote (Belize); Remote (Jamaica); Remote (Colombia); Remote (Argentina)