Sr. Accountant

Location: Phoenix, AZ (in-person, 4 days/week; within 50-mile commuting distance)

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.

What You Will Do

• Leverage AI tools and emerging technologies to streamline accounting workflows, enhance data analysis, and support scalable processes.
• Design, recommend, and implement automation initiatives (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.
• Support preparation of Opendoor's consolidated financial statements and assist with external audits, including SOX and internal controls documentation and testing.
• Prepare monthly consolidation and elimination journal entries, including multi-currency and intercompany activity.
• Provide guidance and review support for more junior team members.

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 (ChatGPT, 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.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Bonus Points

• 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.

Compensation

The U.S. pay range for this position in Phoenix, AZ is $75,000–$94,000 annually.