Staff Accountant (Wilmington)

Company Overview

Casago Coastal North Carolina is a locally led, locally operated vacation rental management group serving four of the most beloved stretches of the North Carolina coastline through our family of brands: Hatteras Realty (Hatteras Island and the southern Outer Banks), Atlantic Beach Realty (the Crystal Coast), Carolina Coast Retreats (the Cape Fear region, including Wilmington and Topsail), and Carolina Breeze Vacations (the Brunswick Islands).

We are led by a team with decades of combined experience investing in, growing, and operating successful vacation rental management companies — and that experience is paired with on-the-ground local managers who live in the markets they serve. The people making decisions about a homeowner's property or a guest's stay are part of the same community, with the authority to act in real time. We believe vacation rental management is a relationship business, and relationships are built locally.

For homeowners, we are an advocate first — focused on protecting the home, maximizing income, and delivering transparent, real-time reporting. For guests, we deliver professionally cleaned, fully equipped homes backed by reliable local support from check-in to check-out.

As part of the Casago network, North America's largest specialized vacation rental manager, our local teams are backed by enterprise technology, distribution across 25+ leading channels including Vrbo, Airbnb, and Booking.com, and the operational resources of a national platform — while the strategy, service, and relationships remain ours, built locally for the long term.

Position Summary

The Staff Accountant plays a central role in the financial operations of Casago Coastal North Carolina, supporting the accounting and reporting needs of a growing, multi-entity portfolio across four operating brands.

Reporting directly to the ownership group, this role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, managing cash flow and vendor payments, reviewing payroll activity, and supporting budgeting and forecasting efforts.

You will lead the preparation of monthly and quarterly financial reporting packages, including variance analysis and performance insights that inform decision-making across the organization.

This role also serves as a key liaison to external accounting partners, supporting audit and tax processes while helping strengthen internal accounting systems and workflows.

This is a hybrid role, with remote flexibility and an expectation of being on-site frequently throughout the month.

Key Responsibilities

Month-End Close & General Ledger

• Own and execute the full month-end close process across multiple entities

• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and adjustments

• Maintain the general ledger in compliance with U.S. GAAP

• Perform detailed account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies

Cash, Payables & Payroll Oversight

• Manage cash activity, including monitoring balances and supporting cash flow visibility

• Oversee vendor payments and accounts payable processes

• Review payroll entries for accuracy and proper allocation

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reporting packages

• Conduct variance analysis, identify trends, and explain key drivers

• Provide clear, actionable insights to ownership and leadership

Budgeting, Forecasting & Performance Support

• Assist in the development and maintenance of budgets and forecasts

• Support financial planning efforts with accurate and timely data

External Partner Coordination

• Serve as primary point of contact for external accounting firms

• Coordinate audit and tax deliverables, including workpaper preparation

• Ensure timely and accurate responses to information requests

Process Improvement & Scaling

• Identify and implement improvements to accounting processes and internal controls

• Support system enhancements and operational efficiencies as the company grows

• Contribute to special projects and cross-functional initiatives

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

• 2+ years minimum of progressive accounting experience

• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and general ledger accounting

• Proven experience managing or supporting month-end close

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, large datasets)

• Experience with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks or similar)

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• High attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

• Clear and professional communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA license or actively pursuing CPA

• Public accounting or internal audit experience

• Experience working with multi-entity structures

• Familiarity with intercompany accounting

• Experience in vacation rental, hospitality, or property management accounting

• Exposure to Streamline PMS (a plus, not required)

Who Thrives in This Role

• You take pride in getting the numbers exactly right

• You enjoy working with structure, detail, and accountability

• You’re naturally curious and like understanding the “why” behind financials

• You’re comfortable owning your work while collaborating across teams

• You’re ready to step into a role with increasing responsibility and visibility

Compensation, Benefits & Schedule

Compensation

• $75,000 – $90,000 base salary

• Up to 10% performance bonus

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO, sick time, vacation)

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

• 401(k)

• Opportunity for long-term growth and advancement within a growing company

Schedule

• Full-time, Monday–Friday (40 hours/week)

• Hybrid