Remote Accountant - Vacation Rental Finances & Growth Path

Howard; Santiago; A distancia; CLP 68.695.000 - 88.322.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Howard Financial is seeking an experienced Accountant to own day-to-day accounting for a portfolio of vacation rental clients. You will manage month-end close, reconciliations, and owner reporting for US-based clients from a fully remote setup, with potential progression toward Senior Accountant.

You will work above core bookkeeping, under the supervision of a Senior Accountant or Controller, and execute tasks related to close, reconciliations, and client communications with rigor and attention

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of accounting experience, with at least 1 year in vacation rental or property management.
• Hands-on experience with month-end close and bank reconciliations, including trust or escrow accounts.
• Working knowledge of owner statements, owner disbursements, and management fee structures.
• Experience with QuickBooks Online or a similar cloud accounting platform.
• Hands-on experience with Ramp or Sage.
• Solid understanding of US GAAP and accrual accounting.
• Professional English (C1), written and spoken, for direct client communication.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple clients and deadlines.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare month-end close for a portfolio of vacation rental clients, including journal entries, accruals, and close checklists.
• Reconcile operating and trust/escrow bank accounts, credit cards, and clearing accounts on a monthly basis.
• Reconcile PMS data (reservations, payouts, fees) against bank deposits and the general ledger.
• Prepare owner statements and support owner disbursements, management fee calculations, and channel commission tracking.
• Record and reconcile OTA payouts (Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com) and track guest deposits, security deposits, and refunds.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable workflows, including vendor bills, cleaning and maintenance charges, and owner reimbursements.
• Prepare monthly financial statements for Senior Accountant or Controller review.
• Support occupancy and lodging tax calculations and filings, plus year-end 1099 preparation.
• Communicate with clients and property managers to resolve open items, missing documentation, and discrepancies.
• Flag process gaps and suggest improvements to make close faster and cleaner.

Conocimientos

3+ years accounting experience

English (C1)

Attention to detail

Client communication

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Herramientas

QuickBooks Online

Ramp

Sage

Descripción del empleo

Howard Financial is seeking an experienced Accountant to own day-to-day accounting for a portfolio of vacation rental clients. You will manage month-end close, reconciliations, and owner reporting for US-based clients from a fully remote setup, with potential progression toward Senior Accountant.

You will work above core bookkeeping, under the supervision of a Senior Accountant or Controller, and execute tasks related to close, reconciliations, and client communications with rigor and attention