Senior Accountant – Vacation Rental Portfolio (Remote)

About the role

Howard Financial is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant with direct vacation‑rental industry experience 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 and plays a critical role in delivering accurate, timely financial reporting.

Key responsibilities

• Lead client onboarding, set up and configure accounting systems for new vacation‑rental accounts.
• Customize and streamline accounting workflows tailored to each client’s property portfolio.
• 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.
• Ensure 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 the vacation‑rental sector.
• Proven experience onboarding new clients and configuring accounting systems.
• Strong understanding of trust accounting, owner statements, and property‑level reporting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and able to work independently in a remote environment.

Required skills

• QuickBooks
• AppFolio (or similar vacation‑rental accounting platforms)
• Property Management System (PMS) integration
• Trust accounting

What we offer

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