Property Accountant (Short-Term Rentals)

Property Accountant

We are in need of an experienced Property Accountant with a strong background in managing financial operations for short-term rental properties. The ideal candidate will be responsible for full-cycle accounting, financial reporting, and ensuring compliance across multiple platforms such as Airbnb, Vrbo, and other vacation rental channels.

Key Responsibilities :

• Manage daily accounting operations for multiple short-term rental properties.
• Reconcile bank accounts, merchant accounts, and booking platform payouts.
• Track income, occupancy taxes, fees, and commissions from various rental platforms.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and cash flow reports.
• Coordinate with property managers or hosts regarding budget adherence and expense tracking.
• Manage accounts payable / receivable and ensure timely payments to vendors.
• Maintain accurate records for audits and tax filings, including transient occupancy tax (TOT) or similar.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning specific to seasonal rental cycles.
• Use accounting and property management software (e.g., QuickBooks, Xero, Guesty, Hostaway, etc.).