Senior Accountant, Corporate Accounting

Who We Are

Invitation Homes is a fast-paced, evolving publicly traded REIT which is pioneering a new industry with over 100,000 single family rental homes for lease and a market capitalization of over $16 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 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 month‑end and ongoing accounting activity by preparing and reviewing journal entries, including allocations, reclasses, and accruals, as well as completing accurate balance sheet reconciliations.

• 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 Human Resources department to investigate and research payroll variances.

• Partner closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to gather the information needed for timely and accurate expense accruals.

• 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.

• Record common stock issuances and share buybacks, including liaising with the Capital Markets department to ensure 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.

Education and/or Experience

• 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. CPA or CPA candidate a plus.  

• 3+ years of experience in accounting, with public accounting experience a plus.

• Background in real estate or a large public company environment is highly preferred.

Skills/Specialized Knowledge

• 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.

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, 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.