Senior Accountant – Vacation Rental Portfolio (Remote)

About the role

Howard Financial is seeking a Senior Accountant with direct experience in the vacation‑rental industry to lead client onboarding and optimize accounting workflows for short‑term rental businesses. This fully remote position supports a growing portfolio of vacation‑rental clients across U.S. time zones.

Key responsibilities

• Lead onboarding of new vacation‑rental clients, setting up accounting systems and ensuring accurate data migration.
• Customize and streamline accounting workflows to match each client’s operational model.
• Prepare, review, and close month‑end financial statements, reconciliations, and owner statements.
• Work with vacation‑rental platforms such as property‑management systems, channel managers, and trust‑accounting tools.
• Maintain compliance with industry‑specific accounting standards and best practices.
• Identify process improvements and implement scalable accounting solutions.
• Collaborate with internal teams to enhance efficiency and client experience.
• Serve as the subject‑matter expert for vacation‑rental accounting.

Required profile

• 5+ years of senior‑level accounting experience, preferably in a remote setting.
• Direct vacation‑rental accounting experience, including trust accounting and property‑level reporting.
• Proven track record of onboarding new clients and configuring accounting systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and able to work independently.

Required skills

• QuickBooks (or similar accounting software).
• AppFolio or comparable vacation‑rental focused platforms.

What we offer

• Fully remote work environment.
• Opportunity to join a fast‑growing, specialized accounting team.
• High‑impact role influencing client accounting operations.
• Competitive compensation based on experience.