Senior Accountant, Fund 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 $21billion. We are a team of more than 1600 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. As the nations premier home leasing company 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 Fund 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 Fund Accounting is primarily responsible for assisting in the accounting and financial reporting related to corporate transactions of our Joint Venture (JV) and Third-Party Management (3PM) entities. This role also assists in the preparation of capital call notices distribution notices management fees calculations equity pick-ups and other investment reporting requirements and may also assist with quarterly and annual SEC filings This associate will work closely with the accounting and finance teams as well as other departments across the organization in addition to assisting in various accounting analyses. The ideal candidate will have experience working full cycle fund accounting well-developed organizational skills an attention to detail and a thorough knowledge of U.S. GAAP.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in the reporting process for JV and 3PM entities to ensure accurate reporting within established closing and reporting calendars including preparation and review of deliverables and adherence to established deadlines.

• Assist in all areas of JV entity-level accounting including but not limited to capital calls distributions debt transactions management fees equity pick-ups and other expenses and monthly and quarterly journal entries.

• Read and understand loan agreements.

• Read and understand partnership and JV agreements 3PM agreements investment documents entity structures investment prospectuses loan agreements and interest rate swap agreements.

• Collaborate with internal and external customers and stakeholders such as JV partner representatives other corporate departments field representatives and Senior Leadership.

• Collaborate with internal and external teams regarding various confidential projects including working with new entities or structures and reviewing draft and final documents agreements and information.

• Aid in monthly quarterly and year-end variance to budget analysis.

• Assist with year-end and other audit inquiries.

• Participate in key projects and innovate processes to gain team efficiencies.

• Comply with policies procedures and controls and bring inconsistencies and problems to managements attention.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP is required.

• Bachelors degree in accounting finance or related field is required.

• 3 years in an accounting or finance related position with fund accounting experience a plus.

• Experience in the real estate industry (or a large public company) is preferred.

Skills/Specialized Knowledge

• Highly self-motivated and directed with an ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a fast-paced dynamic environment.

• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities including the ability to identify and implement best practices that improve the teams effectiveness and efficiency.

• Ability to comprehend analyze and interpret complex documents.

• Proficient with Excel and excellent written oral and interpersonal communication skills including an ability to effectively present information and build and manage key internal and external relationships.

• High energy and a can-do attitude exhibiting a responsible and responsive tenacity.

• Willingness and ability to be hands on to get the job done.

• Experience working both independently and in a team-oriented collaborative environment.

Other Requirements

• Must maintain professional appearance.

• Ability to be at work on a regular and consistent basis; 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.

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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