Accountant, Revenue Accounting

Invitation Homes is a fast-paced evolving publicly traded REIT that is pioneering a new industry with over 85,000 single family rental homes and a market capitalization of over $25 billion. We are a team of more than 1,400 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.

Job Summary

The Revenue Accountant actively engages with the local markets and internal teams to ensure that transactions regarding resident ledgers are reflected accurately and in a timely manner. This team member has primary responsibility for managing and reviewing payments and charges posted to resident ledgers.  Duties include, but are not limited to, the following: reviewing resident ledgers; posting payments and charges; preparing various reports; and assisting various teams with issues or questions regarding resident accounts.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Train and mentor new team members.
• Review and post 3rd Party Property Management ledger corrections.
• Provide Genuine Care when assisting our Property Management and market teams with requests for information and/or assistance for various matters.
• Review the daily Yardi Payment Dashboard and process any payment errors.
• Complete the reapplication of misapplied payments.
• Prepare and post correcting entries to resident ledgers as requested.
• Prepare weekly utility credit files for resident ledgers.
• Process other bulk upload files.
• Code HAP (Section 8), rent, rental assistance, and SODA checks received at the Corporate Office.
• Code and deposit weekly expense reimbursement checks received at the Corporate Office.
• Update all applicable payment trackers.
• Generate monthly write-off file for all accounts to be sent to collections.
• Manage accounts in collections, including correspondence with the agencies.
• Prepare monthly GL reconciliations for all entities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics preferred.
• 2+ years of related work experience in a high-volume accounting environment.
• Real estate or Property Accounting experience.
• Yardi experience preferred.

Skills/Specialized Knowledge

• Superb accuracy and attention to detail.
• Adaptable to new technology platforms and processes.
• Strong organizational skills, able to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong reconciliation skills.

• Ability to use a personal computer and advanced working knowledge of email, Microsoft Word, Excel, and accounting software systems.
• Ability to perform mathematical and accounting functions.
• Ability to follow and apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills; ability to relate to others.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to make quick and effective decisions.
• Ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints.

Other Requirements

• Must maintain professional appearance. 
• Ability to be at work on a regular and consistent basis; Overtime may be required for this position. 

Work Environment

• Hybrid work schedule (4 days minimum per week required in office).

Why Invitation Homes

We stand for flexibility, opportunity, and a home that people can make their own. It's as true for our associates as it is for our residents. Just like we help our residents live freer, we liberate our associates' careers too.  Our associates know that at Invitation Homes goals matter, potential is unlocked and careers thrive. Invitation Homes isn’t just a workplace, it is a possibly place. Invitation Homes offers the following to each new associate:

• Competitive pay and an annual bonus program for all associates
• Generous paid time off plans, including vacation accrual, sick time, volunteer time, and standard and floating holidays
• 401k with matching company contributions
• Awesome work environment with casual dress
• Team events and gatherings
• Employee resource groups: Together with Women, Asian Alliance, Black Collective, Juntos, GenNext, and Open Invitation.

Invitation Homes truly is where possibility lives, pour a new foundation here!

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 [email protected].

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.