Sr. Accountant

Job description

Location This is an in-person role in the Phoenix, Arizona or Toronto, Canada office. Candidates must be based within a 50-mile commuting distance and able to be physically present in the office 4 days a week. About the Role We’re 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. What You Will Do 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 What You Need 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 Ability to meet deadlines, independently manage your time, and be self-motivated in a fast-paced environment Bonus Points If You Have 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 Experience building or improving automated reconciliation or close management workflows Prior experience at a high-growth or publicly traded technology company Compensation Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. Base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. 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. We also offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, 12 paid holidays per year, medical/dental/vision insurance, basic life insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees. Opendoor • Making it simple to buy and sell a home About Opendoor At Opendoor our mission is to tilt the world in favor of homeowners and those who aim to become one. Homeownership matters. It's how people build wealth, stability, and community. It's how families put down roots, how neighborhoods strengthen, how the future gets built. We're building the modern system of homeownership giving people the freedom to buy and sell on their own terms. We’ve built an end-to-end online experience that has already helped thousands of people and we’re just getting started.