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.
LocationThis 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 RoleWe’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
- 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
- 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
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
Skills Required
- 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
- Familiarity with automation and AI/ML tools (Chat GPT, Claude) and willingness to explore emerging technology
- 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
- Ability to prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, month-end close deliverables, and bank reconciliations
- Experience preparing monthly consolidation and elimination journal entries, including multi-currency and intercompany activity
- Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities during close
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to meet deadlines, independently manage time, and be self-motivated in a fast-paced environment
- Must be based within a 50-mile commuting distance of the Phoenix, AZ or Toronto, Canada office and be physically present in the office 4 days a week
- 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
What the Team is Saying
Opendoor Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare Strength: Health coverage is described as comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, FSA, mental‑health support, and pet insurance. This breadth signals a strong healthcare package across core and wellness elements.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Leave & Time Off Breadth: Time off is characterized by an open/unlimited PTO approach with paid holidays and sick time. Utilization is generally described as generous under this structure.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity Value & Accessibility: Equity grants and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) are part of total rewards. These elements provide accessible ownership opportunities beyond base pay.
Opendoor Insights
What We Do
Founded in 2014, Opendoor’s mission is to empower everyone with the freedom to move. We believe the traditional real estate process is broken and confusing. It often comes with unexpected costs, the added burden of coordinating multiple third parties and the uncertainty of a transaction falling through. Our goal is simple: build a digital, end-to-end customer experience that makes buying and selling a home simple, certain and fast. We have assembled a dedicated team with diverse backgrounds and talents across engineering, operations, design, operations, mortgage, finance, legal, and more to deliver strong results. More than 85,000 customers have selected us as a trusted partner in handling one of their largest financial transactions.
Why Work With Us
We’re on a mission to power life’s progress one move at a time
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