Sr. Accountant

About the role

We are seeking an exceptional Senior Accountant to join our Accounting & Finance team. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in accounting, public company experience, and a forward-looking mindset around automation and AI-driven process improvement. You’ll be expected to apply sound judgment on accounting matters while identifying opportunities to modernize how the team operates.

Responsibilities

• Leverage AI tools and emerging technologies to streamline accounting workflows, enhance data analysis, and support scalable processes as the business grows
• Design, recommend, and implement automation initiatives (e.g., scripting, workflow tools, ERP enhancements) to reduce manual effort and improve close efficiency
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close deliverables including balance sheet reconciliations, flux analyses, and bank reconciliations — ensuring completeness, accuracy, and well-documented support across key operational areas
• Support the preparation of Opendoor’s consolidated financial statements and assist with external financial statement audits, including SOX and internal controls documentation, audit support, and controls testing
• Prepare monthly consolidation and elimination journal entries, including transactions involving multiple currencies and intercompany activity
• Provide guidance and review support for more junior team members, including mentoring on accounting topics and best practices

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 2 years in a public company or Big 4/national firm environment
• Familiarity with automation and AI/ML tools (Chat GPT, Claude) and a willingness to explore how emerging technology can improve accounting processes
• Experience supporting or participating in SOX compliance and internal controls over financial reporting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced functions, pivot tables, lookups) and comfort working with large datasets
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities during close
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills — ability to explain technical positions clearly to non-accounting stakeholders
• Able to meet deadlines, independently manage your time, and be self-motivated in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications

• Licensed CPA or CPA candidate
• Real estate accounting experience or exposure to inventory-based business models
• NetSuite or other enterprise ERP experience (Oracle, SAP, Workday)
• Revenue recognition and/or consolidation experience in a multi-entity structure
• Prior experience at a high-growth or publicly traded technology company

Skills

• Experience with AI and automation tools
• SOX compliance and internal controls experience
• Advanced Excel proficiency
• Strong organizational and attention to detail skills
• Effective communication and mentoring abilities

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 12 paid holidays per year
• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• Basic life insurance
• 401(k) plan

Pay

The U.S. pay range for this position in Phoenix, AZ is $75,000.00 – $94,000.00 annually. Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on your qualifications, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process.