Accountant

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Summary: Join a high-performing and collaborative team as a detail-oriented Accountant, providing high-quality financial reporting and accounting support for diverse clients in the vacation rental industry. Highlights: 1. Manage full-cycle accounting for multiple clients, including month-end close 2. Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and improve accounting processes 3. Build strong client relationships and impact financial operations 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