Sr. Accountant, Corporate Accounting

Invitation Homes is a fast-paced evolving publicly traded REIT which is pioneering a new industry with over 100000 single family rental homes for lease and a market capitalization of over $16billion. We are a team of more than 1700 associates who come from all walks of life. We call different communities home but our shared values bind us together. Invitation Homes is a place where possibility lives. 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.

We are seeking a Sr. Accountant Corporate Accounting to join an energetic and collaborative accounting team that encourages creative thinking and innovative ideas to optimize success. We strive to attract talent that enjoys working in a dynamic environment and welcomes opportunities to learn various aspects of the single-family residential business. If you are a motivated passionate quick learner looking for unique career experiences this role is waiting for you!

Job Summary

The Sr. Accountant Corporate Accounting will play a key role in recording general ledger activity for our corporate entities and partnering closely with teams across the organization to deliver accurate timely internal reporting. The associate will serve as a trusted business partner by providing clear reliable financial insights and communicating results to key stakeholders. This role will also conduct and present detailed accounting analyses that support precise and timely actuals reporting for internal teams and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate will possess full cycle accounting experience strong organizational abilities keen attention to detail and a solid understanding of U.S. GAAP.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Drive monthend and ongoing accounting activity by preparing and reviewing journal entries including allocations reclasses and accruals as well as completing accurate balance sheet reconciliations.
• Partner closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to gather the information needed for timely and accurate expense accruals.
• Manage weekly corporate credit card activity ensuring all transactions are recorded and summarized for monthly reporting to accounting leadership.
• Lead monthly analyses for assigned income statement accounts providing clear variance explanations and proactively addressing issues as they arise.
• Monitor corporate entity income statement activity throughout the month to ensure expenses are routed to the correct departments and cost centers.
• Perform complex monthly analyses such as medical benefits workers compensation and technology project spend to support precise general ledger activity.
• Review corporate lease agreements and record all related office and vehicle lease expenses while maintaining detailed lease schedules and reconciliations.
• Oversee bank reconciliation reviews for multiple accounts ensuring accurate recording of incoming and outgoing cash transactions.
• Prepare and process wire payments as needed collaborating with Accounts Payable to ensure proper general ledger treatment.
• Support internal and external audits including SOX compliance efforts by providing timely and accurate documentation.
• Contribute to crossfunctional projects and champion process improvements to enhance team efficiency.
• Uphold company policies procedures and controls promptly identifying inconsistencies or issues for management review.
• Perform additional responsibilities and initiatives as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

• Deep understanding of U.S. GAAP with the ability to apply principles confidently in a fastpaced environment.
• Bachelors degree in accounting finance or a related discipline.
• 3 years of handson experience in an accounting or finance role; intercompany accounting exposure is a strong plus.
• Background in the real estate industryor experience within a large public companyis highly preferred.

Skills/Specialized Knowledge

• Selfdriven and highly organized with the ability to prioritize adapt and deliver results in a dynamic fastmoving environment.
• Strong analytical and problemsolving skills including the ability to identify opportunities implement best practices and elevate team performance.
• Ability to interpret analyze and communicate insights from complex documents and financial data.
• Advanced Excel skills coupled with excellent written verbal and interpersonal communication abilities capable of presenting information clearly and building strong crossfunctional relationships.
• Highenergy contributor with a proactive cando mindset and a strong sense of ownership.
• Handson approach with a willingness to dive into details to ensure accuracy and execution.
• Demonstrated success working independently as well as in a collaborative teamfocused environment.

Other Requirements

• Must maintain professional appearance.
• Ability to work in office on a regular and consistent basis to conform to team requirements; overtime may be required for this position.

Physical and Mental Demands

This position will spend long hours sitting and using office equipment and computers. The position may also entail light lifting of supplies and materials occasionally up to and including 20 pounds in addition to reaching stooping standing and walking. This position requires the ability to talk hear compare compute compile copy analyze coordinate synthesize negotiate and communicate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Work Environment

Standard office working environment that may be busy and noisy at times.

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 .

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