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.
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.
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Leverage AI tools and emerging technologies to streamline accounting workflows, enhance data analysis, and support scalable processes as the business grows
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Design, recommend, and implement automation initiatives (e.g., scripting, workflow tools, ERP enhancements) to reduce manual effort and improve close efficiency
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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.
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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
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Prepare monthly consolidation and elimination journal entries, including transactions involving multiple currencies and intercompany activity
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Provide guidance and review support for more junior team members, including mentoring on accounting topics and best practices
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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
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Minimum 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 2 years in a public company or Big 4/national firm environment
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Familiarity with automation and AI/ML tools (Chat GPT, Claude) and a willingness to explore how emerging technology can improve accounting processes
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Experience supporting or participating in SOX compliance and internal controls over financial reporting
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Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced functions, pivot tables, lookups) and comfort working with large datasets
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Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities during close
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Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills — ability to explain technical positions clearly to non-accounting stakeholders
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Ability to meet deadlines, independently manage your time, and be self-motivated in a fast-paced environment
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Licensed CPA or CPA candidate
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Real estate accounting experience or exposure to inventory-based business models
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NetSuite or other enterprise ERP experience (Oracle, SAP, Workday)
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Revenue recognition and/or consolidation experience in a multi-entity structure
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Experience building or improving automated reconciliation or close management workflows
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Prior experience at a high-growth or publicly traded technology company