Sr. 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…