Accountant

StayDeck, a remote short-term rental management company operating across North America, Aruba, and the UK, is seeking a part-time contract Accountant to manage trust accounting functions. The company handles various aspects of property management, including guest communication, pricing, cleaner coordination, listings, and onboarding. This role is critical as it involves managing owner funds with accuracy and integrity, ensuring that financial records are precise and transparent. The position offers approximately 20 hours per week and reports directly to the founder while collaborating closely with the operations team.

Key Responsibilities
- Manage trust accounting for owner funds, ensuring proper separation and accurate tracking of owner money.
- Reconcile trust and operating accounts regularly, identifying and resolving any discrepancies promptly.
- Prepare detailed and accurate owner statements, and oversee owner payouts and disbursements.
- Track booking revenue, platform payouts, expenses, and security deposits across multiple properties and currencies.
- Support month-end close processes, maintaining clean and audit-ready financial records.
- Assist with tax-related bookkeeping, including occupancy and sales taxes where applicable.
- Identify errors, risks, and process gaps early, contributing to the development of repeatable accounting standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Required Qualifications
- Proven hands-on experience with trust accounting, preferably within property management, real estate, legal, or similar sectors.
- Strong reconciliation skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Proficiency with accounting software such as QuickBooks, Xero, or similar platforms.
- Solid understanding of accounts payable and receivable, owner statements, and month-end closing processes.
- Clear written communication skills in English and the ability to work effectively in a remote environment.
- Demonstrated honesty, carefulness, and dependability when handling other people’s money.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits
- Experience in short-term rental or property management accounting.
- Familiarity with multi-currency or multi-jurisdiction accounting practices.
- Knowledge of property management platforms such as Hostaway, Guesty, or similar software.
- Recognized accounting qualifications such as CPA, ACCA, CA, or equivalent credentials.

This part-time contract role is remote, with an expected start date of November 1, 2026. The position offers flexibility and the opportunity to contribute to a growing company that values accuracy and trust in managing owner funds.

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their CV along with a brief note outlining their trust accounting experience.