Accountant (Vacation Rental)

Accountant (Vacation Rental Industry)

About Howard Financial

At Howard, we're more than just an accounting and finance firm—we're a group of curious, collaborative, and driven people who thrive on helping businesses grow with clarity and confidence. Our team is made up of bookkeepers, accountants, controllers, and FP&A pros who care deeply about the quality of their work and the people they work with.

Founded in 2023, our team of ~100 professionals supports ~75 clients across a diverse range of industries. We recently reached $6M of contracted ARR and are growing rapidly (over 200% LTM growth).

We support an amazing portfolio of clients across real estate, hospitality, consumer products, and beyond—delivering everything from day-to-day bookkeeping and treasury support to financial modeling and investor reporting. But what truly sets us apart is our team-first culture.

We're big on transparency, ownership, and working smart. We keep things human and hands-on—supporting each other and our clients like true partners.

If you're looking to join a high-performing, tight-knit team where your ideas matter and your work makes a real impact, we'd love to meet you.

About the role

We're looking for a detail-oriented, proactive accountant to join our crew. You'll work alongside a talented team, delivering high-quality reporting, reconciliations, and accounting support that makes a real impact.

What you'll do

• Manage full-cycle accounting for multiple clients, including accounts payable/receivable, bank and credit card reconciliations, and month-end close.

• Prepare, review, and analyze monthly financial statements, management reports, budgets, and cash flow forecasts with accuracy.

• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and relevant regulations, proactively addressing discrepancies or concerns.

• Perform job costing, project accounting, and budget-to-actual analysis as needed.

• Support tax compliance by preparing documentation, collaborating with external tax advisors, and assisting with audit requests.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with client stakeholders and internal teams; provide insights to improve financial operations and reporting.

• Continuously identify and implement improvements to accounting processes and internal controls to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of accounting experience,

• Strong knowledge of accounting

• Skilled in Guesty, SAGE, QuickBooks, Excel, and other accounting tools

• Sharp, adaptable, and detail-oriented

• Fluent English — comfortable chatting with high-profile clients
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment with a growth mindset

• Availability 9 AM–5 PM EST - Monday to friday

• Works as an independent contractor

Benefits

• Competitive pay – based on experience and role

• Quarterly performance bonus – tied to team and individual results

• Unlimited paid time off

• Remote work – collaborate with a global team from wherever you are

• 10 paid holidays per year – local or U.S. holidays, your choice

• Annual performance reviews – with clear feedback and salary discussions

• Career growth opportunities – we support your development

  and next steps

• Learning culture – we value curiosity, feedback, and continuous improvement
• Supportive team – sharp, friendly people who care about great work