Specialist, Accounts Payable

Invitation Homes a fast-paced evolving publicly traded REIT with a market capitalization of over $22 billion owns and leases over 85000 single family rental homes. As the nations premier home leasing company with an entrepreneurial spirit we need dedicated organized and detail-oriented accounting professionals to provide timely and accurate financial information to our partners in the field and at our corporate offices as well as to our shareholders.

Our core values (Unshakeable Integrity Continuous Excellence Standout Citizenship and Genuine Care) are at the core of all our interactions with internal and external customers. We focus on team building and community involvement in addition to providing critical business support by performing general accounting functions.

Job Summary

The Accounts Payable Specialist is primarily responsible for collecting processing and maintaining all accounts payable records for all company markets. This position is also responsible for processing invoices and researching accounts payable issues that arise.
The ideal candidate will have experience working in a fast-paced environment and is able to manage multiple tasks. Invitation Homes is a public company with an entrepreneurial spirit that embraces teamwork process improvement and associate development. We are looking for candidates who thrive with change and enjoy being part of a multi-faceted team.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensures accurate and timely processing of invoices in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Researches vendor statements when necessary and contacts vendor to resolve discrepancies.
• Processes uploads and wire entries for large volume vendors.
• Oversees workflows to ensure timely processing of invoices working with department heads/market teams.
• Acts as a liaison between corporate accounting and various vendors markets and associates.
• Maintains records for all accounts payable transactions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in accounts payable.
• Yardi experience preferred.

Skills/Specialized Knowledge

• Ability to use a personal computer and advanced working knowledge of email Microsoft Word Excel and accounting software systems.
• Ability to perform mathematical and accounting functions.
• Ability to follow and apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills; ability to relate to others.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to make quick and effective decisions.
• Ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Ability to set and meet goals.
• Ability to consistently meet deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints.

Other Requirements

• Must maintain professional appearance.
• Ability to be at work on a regular and consistent basis; Overtime may be required for this position.

Working Conditions

• Hybrid work schedule (3 days minimum per week required in office).

Salary Range

Compensation and Benefits

To attract and retain top talent were pleased to offer competitive compensation and benefits including:

• Annual bonus program

• Health dental vision and life insurance

• Long-term and short-term disability insurance

• Generous paid time off plans include vacation accrual sick time standard holidays and floating holidays

• 401(k) with company matching contributions

• Awesome work environment with casual dress

• Team events and gatherings (Pre- and Post-Covid)

Invitation Homes is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse inclusive and innovative environment with the best associates. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race color ancestry religion sex national origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability gender identity Veteran status or any other factor protected by applicable federal state or local law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation please contact us at .

To all recruitment agencies: Invitation Homes does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Invitation Homes employees. Invitation Homes is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.