Hybrid Real Estate Accountant — GAAP & Reporting

American Accounting Association; Frisco (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Invitation Homes is seeking a Real Estate Accountant (Staff Level) to support accurate financial reporting across its growing portfolio. You will manage property-level ledgers, prepare monthly and quarterly statements, reconcile accounts, and assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.

Collaboration with operations, asset management, and corporate teams is essential for timely GAAP-compliant reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience in real estate accounting and property-level financial reporting is required.
• Strong ability to manage general ledgers and ensure GAAP compliance.
• Proficient in budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis for a portfolio of properties.
• Advanced Excel skills and financial modeling capabilities.
• Experience with ERP/accounting software such as Yardi, MRI or JD Edwards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual property-level financial statements.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts for assigned properties.
• Ensure GAAP-compliant accounting for real estate transactions, revenue, and expenses.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for the property portfolio.
• Collaborate with operations and asset management to resolve accounting issues.
• Assist with internal and external audits, providing schedules and supporting documentation.
• Monitor and improve accounting processes and controls for scalability.
• Prepare journal entries, accruals, and adjustments as needed.
• Analyze financial performance and provide insights to management.
• Ensure timely reporting to meet corporate and regulatory deadlines.

Skills

Real estate accounting

Property-level financial reporting

General ledger management

GAAP compliance

Budgeting and forecasting

Variance analysis

Account reconciliation

Excel & financial modeling

ERP software (Yardi/MRI/JD Edwards)

Financial audit support

Tools

Yardi

MRI

JD Edwards

Job description

Invitation Homes is seeking a Real Estate Accountant (Staff Level) to support accurate financial reporting across its growing portfolio. You will manage property-level ledgers, prepare monthly and quarterly statements, reconcile accounts, and assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.

Collaboration with operations, asset management, and corporate teams is essential for timely GAAP-compliant reporting.