Accountant

Accountant (Vacation Rental Industry)

About Howard Financial

At Howard were more than just an accounting and finance firmwere 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 beyonddelivering 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.

Were big on transparency ownership and working smart. We keep things human and hands-onsupporting each other and our clients like true partners.

If youre looking to join a high-performing tight-knit team where your ideas matter and your work makes a real impact wed love to meet you.

About the role

Were looking for a detail-oriented proactive accountant to join our crew. Youll work alongside a talented team delivering high-quality reporting reconciliations and accounting support that makes a real impact.

What youll 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 AM5 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