Overview

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 $21 billion. We are a team of more than 1,600 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 nation's 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 SummaryThe 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 ResponsibilitiesAssist 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 management's attention.Perform other duties as assigned.Education and/or ExperienceStrong knowledge of U.S. GAAP is required.Bachelor's 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 KnowledgeHighly 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