Accountant, Property Accounting

Invitation Homes is a fast-paced, evolving publicly traded REIT that is pioneering a new industry with over 100,000 single family rental homes available for lease and a market capitalization of over $17 billion. We are a team of more than 1,700 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 possibilities live. As the nation’s premier home leasing company, we need dedicated, organized, and detail-oriented accounting professionals with an entrepreneurial spirit to provide timely and accurate financial information to our shareholders as well as to our partners in the field and at our corporate offices.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and deadline driven Property Accountant to join our Property Accounting team.  This role is responsible for maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger, supporting the month-end close process and collaborating with other teams within the Accounting Department to ensure timely delivery of financial reports.

The ideal candidate thrives in a high volume, fast-paced environment, demonstrates strong organizational skills,  and wants to learn multiple aspects of the single-family residential business while contributing to process improvements and operational efficiency.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare high-volume journal entries, complete bank reconciliations across multiple accounts, and maintain balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Review the balance sheets and income statements to ensure accuracy.
• Support and meet month-end close deadlines are met.
• Review financial results and provide analysis and insight.
• Assist with recurring and ad hoc analyses of financial results, including trends, performance metrics, and benchmarks to understand operating results.
• Assist with internal and external audit requests, including SOX compliance and internal controls documentation.
• Participate in Company-provided training to increase knowledge of single-family residential business.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field is required.
• 1+ years of experience in accounting and financial statement preparation is preferred.
• Intermediate knowledge of Excel functionality is required.
• Yardi experience a plus.

Skills/Specialized Knowledge

• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Analytical thinker with attention to detail and a problem-solving mindset.
• Highly self-motivated and directed.
• Ability to follow and apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Ability to read and comprehend financial statements.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills; ability to relate to others.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to set and meet goals and consistently meet deadlines.

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.

Salary Range

Compensation and Benefits

To attract and retain top talent, we're 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 humanresources@invitationhomes.com.

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.