Senior Accountant and Financial Manager

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Santa Rosa Beach (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking a Senior Accountant to oversee full-cycle accounting for a growing Santa Rosa Beach property management portfolio. The role focuses on financial reporting, owner payouts, and payroll for vacation and long-term rentals.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in senior accounting or controller roles, with proficiency in AppFolio/Buildium/Streamline and QuickBooks, plus advanced Excel, and strong trust accounting compliance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive, senior-level accounting or controller experience, preferably in property management or hospitality.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration is a plus but extensive senior-level experience is valued.
• Proficiency in property management software (AppFolio, Buildium, Streamline) and standard accounting platforms (QuickBooks, advanced Excel).
• Strong attention to detail, trust accounting compliance, and clear communication with owners and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Full-Cycle Accounting: Oversee AP, AR, GL, monthly bank reconciliations, and month-end/year-end closures.
• Property & Owner Statements: Produce monthly financial statements, owner disbursement reports, and trust accounting reconciliations.
• Tax & Compliance: Manage local bed tax, sales tax compliance, 1099s, and assist with year-end tax prep.
• Financial Oversight: Analyze cash flow, monitor expenses, and provide variance analyses to leadership.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

Tools

AppFolio

Buildium

Streamline

QuickBooks

Excel (advanced)

Job description

Location: Santa Rosa Beach, FL

Schedule: Monday – Friday

Position Type: Full-Time

About the Role

A leading local property rental and management company in Santa Rosa Beach, FL is seeking a skilled, hands-on Senior Accountant to oversee our financial operations. This position manages full-cycle accounting, property performance reporting, owner payout statements, and payroll for our growing portfolio of vacation and long-term rentals.

Key Responsibilities

• Full-Cycle Accounting: Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger management, monthly bank reconciliations, and month-end/year-end closures.
• Property & Owner Statements: Produce accurate monthly financial statements, owner disbursement reports, and trust accounting reconciliations unique to property management.
• Tax & Compliance: Manage local bed tax (tourist development tax) reporting, sales tax compliance, 1099 generation, and assist with year-end tax preparation.
• Financial Oversight: Analyze cash flow, monitor operating expenses, and provide executive leadership with variance analyses and strategic financial insights.

Qualifications

• Experience: 5+ years of progressive, senior-level accounting or controller experience (Property Management or Hospitality accounting background strongly preferred).
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration is a plus, but extensive proven experience in a senior accounting role is highly valued.
• Software Proficiency: Expertise in property management software (e.g., AppFolio, Buildium, Streamline) and standard accounting platforms (QuickBooks, advanced Excel).
• Core Competencies: High attention to detail, strict adherence to trust accounting compliance, and excellent communication skills for collaborating with property owners and leadership.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Standard Monday through Friday work schedule
• Stable year-round employment in the heart of 30A

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