Accounting Manager (U.S.) – Short-Term Rental & Property AccountingPosition Summary

Ximplifi, a KeepingCount company, is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to lead a portfolio of clients within the short-term rental and real estate industries. This individual will oversee accounting operations, manage a team of accounting professionals, and serve as a trusted advisor to clients while ensuring accurate financial reporting and exceptional service.

The ideal candidate has strong leadership experience, extensive knowledge of property accounting, and hands-on experience with Track. Experience working with vacation rental clients, trust accounting, owner statements, and property management software is highly preferred.

Essential Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of short-term rental, property management, and real estate clients.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Staff and Senior Accountants.
• Review monthly financial statements, balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting schedules for accuracy and completeness.
• Oversee month-end and year-end close processes while ensuring deadlines are consistently met.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned clients and maintain strong client relationships.
• Conduct recurring client meetings to review financial performance and provide accounting guidance.
• Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting packages.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and company accounting standards.
• Review trust account reconciliations and ensure compliance with trust accounting requirements.
• Oversee owner statement preparation and property management reporting.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and increase operational efficiencies.
• Assist with onboarding new clients and implementing accounting workflows.
• Coordinate with internal departments to ensure exceptional client service.
• Support special projects and process improvement initiatives as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of accounting leadership or management experience.
• Required experience using Track.
• Experience managing month-end close processes.
• Experience reviewing financial statements and reconciliations.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple clients and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in short-term rental, vacation rental, hospitality, or property management accounting.
• Experience with trust accounting.
• Experience preparing and reviewing owner statements.
• Experience with QuickBooks Online or Sage Intacct
• Experience with property management software such as Guesty, Streamline, Hostaway, or similar platforms.
• Experience with Bill.com, Ramp, Dext, Expensify, or similar cloud-based accounting tools.
• CPA or CPA candidate preferred.
• Experience managing remote teams.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong understanding of trust accounting principles and property management accounting.
• Ability to interpret and analyze complex financial data.
• Excellent client relationship management skills.
• Strong coaching and employee development skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Proactive problem solver with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a remote team.

What Success Looks Like

• Client portfolios are managed accurately, efficiently, and on time.
• Financial statements, trust reconciliations, and owner statements are completed with a high degree of accuracy.
• Clients receive exceptional communication and proactive support.
• Team members are engaged, coached, and consistently meeting performance expectations.
• Accounting processes continue to improve through automation and operational efficiencies.
• Strong client satisfaction and retention through high-quality service.

Pay: $65,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Work from home

Application Question(s):

• Thank you for applying to our Accounting Manager position. I'd like to invite you to take our Criteria Assessment. This is used to help us better understand your skills and fit for this role. Please complete the assessment utilizing the link below. You'll want to make sure you have enough time to complete in one sitting. Should be around 45 minutes, MAX. https://www.ondemandassessment.com/o/JB-G1MEBESB7/landing?u=1186309

Experience:

• Track: 3 years (Required)
• Management: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: Remote