Sr. Accountant, Corporate Accounting
About The Position
Invitation Homes is seeking a Sr. Accountant, Corporate Accounting to join an energetic and collaborative accounting team. This role will play a key part in recording general ledger activity for corporate entities and partnering 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.
Requirements
- Deep understanding of U.S. GAAP, with the ability to apply principles confidently in a dynamic environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related discipline is required.
- 3+ years of experience in accounting.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- CPA or CPA candidate a plus.
- Public accounting experience a plus.
- Background in real estate or a large public company environment is highly preferred.
- Self‑driven and highly organized, with the ability to prioritize, adapt, and deliver results in a dynamic environment.
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving 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 cross‑functional relationships.
- High‑energy contributor with a proactive, can‑do mindset and a strong sense of ownership.
- Hands‑on approach with a willingness to dive into details to ensure accuracy and execution.
- Demonstrated success working independently as well as in a collaborative, team‑focused environment.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and review journal entries, including allocations, reclasses, and accruals, and complete accurate balance sheet reconciliations for month-end and ongoing accounting activity.
- Manage payroll accounting processes, including recording bi-weekly payroll expense, month-end accruals, burden expenses (e.g., medical and worker’s compensation insurance), and reconciling payroll cash disbursements.
- Coordinate and liaise with the Human Resources department to investigate and research payroll variances.
- Partner closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to gather information for timely and accurate expense accruals.
- Lead monthly analyses for assigned income statement accounts, providing clear variance explanations and proactively addressing issues.
- Monitor corporate entity income statement activity 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.
- Record common stock issuances and share buybacks, liaising with the Capital Markets department for accurate recording of equity-related activity and reconciling the Statement of Equity.
- Oversee bank reconciliation reviews for multiple accounts, ensuring accurate recording of incoming and outgoing cash transactions.
- Support internal and external audits, including SOX compliance efforts, by providing timely and accurate documentation.
- Uphold company policies, procedures, and controls, promptly identifying inconsistencies or issues for management review.
- Perform additional responsibilities and initiatives as assigned.
Benefits
- 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)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
