Bookkeeping Specialist with Short Term Rental Experience
Budget: $250 – $750 USD
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Bookkeeping Specialist experienced in the short-term rental industry. The ideal candidate will have expertise in managing Owner Statements, property management reports, and utilizing QuickBooks Online (QBO) for accurate bookkeeping. This role requires experience with Guesty, OwnerRez, and/or Hostfully, along with a strong understanding of trust accounting for property managers.
Key Responsibilities:
-Enter and categorize financial transactions in QuickBooks Online, including rental income, cleaning income, guest services income, host service fees, billable expenses, and sales and use tax.
-Understand and interpret Owner Statements and property management reports for accurate bookkeeping entries.
-Create and manage invoices in QBO using the billable expense feature.
-Work with trust accounting principles for property managers who utilize trust accounts.
-Generate Owner Statements using property management software or Excel.
-Reconcile Airbnb, VRBO, and other short-term rental reports with QBO.
Qualifications:
QBO ProAdvisor Advanced Certification required.
Degree in Accounting or a related field.
At least 2 years of bookkeeping experience, with a focus on short-term rental management.
Experience with Guesty, OwnerRez, and/or Hostfully software.
Proficiency in handling trust accounting for property managers.
Familiarity with Airbnb and VRBO reporting.
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
Preferred Skills:
-Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with team members.
-Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
-Advanced Excel skills for creating custom reports when needed.
Key Responsibilities:
-Enter and categorize financial transactions in QuickBooks Online, including rental income, cleaning income, guest services income, host service fees, billable expenses, and sales and use tax.
-Understand and interpret Owner Statements and property management reports for accurate bookkeeping entries.
-Create and manage invoices in QBO using the billable expense feature.
-Work with trust accounting principles for property managers who utilize trust accounts.
-Generate Owner Statements using property management software or Excel.
-Reconcile Airbnb, VRBO, and other short-term rental reports with QBO.
Qualifications:
QBO ProAdvisor Advanced Certification required.
Degree in Accounting or a related field.
At least 2 years of bookkeeping experience, with a focus on short-term rental management.
Experience with Guesty, OwnerRez, and/or Hostfully software.
Proficiency in handling trust accounting for property managers.
Familiarity with Airbnb and VRBO reporting.
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
Preferred Skills:
-Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with team members.
-Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
-Advanced Excel skills for creating custom reports when needed.