Sr. Specialist, Check Writer

Invitation Homes is a fast-paced, evolving publicly traded REIT that is pioneering a new industry with over 100,000 single family rental homes available for lease and a market capitalization of over $17 billion. We are a team of more than 1,700 associates who come from all walks of life. We call different communities “home,” but our shared values bind us together. Invitation Homes is a place where possibility lives. As the nation’s premier home leasing company, we need dedicated, organized, and detail-oriented accounting professionals with an entrepreneurial spirit to provide timely and accurate financial information to our shareholders as well as to our partners in the field and at our corporate offices

The Sr. Specialist, Check Writer actively engages with associates across our organization to ensure vendor payments are processed accurately and in a timely manner. This team member has primary responsibility for managing vendor payment approval workflows and payment remittance. Other duties include, but are not limited to, the following: monitoring the invoice creation and approval processes to ensure timely payment; ensuring vendor accounts receivable items are researched and resolved; assisting in weekly and monthly key performance Indicator (KPI) reporting; and performing random internal audits to ensure accuracy.  

What You’ll Do

• Post and commit payments and process check runs, ACH transactions, and credit card payments.
• Submit wire fund requests to the Treasury department after confirming payment information has been posted.
• Train and mentor new team members.
• Perform random internal audits to ensure accuracy of Accounts Payable Specialists.
• Monitor PAYscan queues for timely invoice processing.
• Monitor UPS/FedEx paperwork to ensure proper handling of time sensitive payments.
• Monitor ServiceNow ticketing system, including the Accounts Payable Inbox. Submit, assign, and route tickets to the appropriate department and associate for processing.
• Research, review, and process voids and reversals.
• Prepare monthly review of the accounts payable subsidiary ledger to the general ledger.
• Ensure the Accounts Payable Specialists have contacted vendors to request reimbursement of credit memos.
• Maintain inventory of Accounts Payable department supplies including check stock, MICR ink, and security envelopes.
• Assist in preparing and analyzing weekly and monthly KPI indicator reporting.
• Prepare and review the PAYscan weekly workflow report.
• Identify areas of improvement to drive efficiency and effectiveness; assist with the implementation of new or revised department processes.
• Assist Sr. Manager, Accounting Operations with ad hoc projects, as needed.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Who We’re Looking For

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in accounts payable.
• Knowledge and use of Yardi property management software preferred.
• Advanced working knowledge of email, Microsoft Word, Excel, and accounting software systems.
• Ability to perform mathematical and accounting functions.
• Ability to follow and apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Strong written/oral and interpersonal communication skills; ability to communicate in a professional manner with all levels in the organization, across functional groups.
• Organized and flexible; with the ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines in a high-volume, fast paced environment.
• Ability to make quick and effective decisions.
• Ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Ability to set and meet goals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to be at work on a regular and consistent basis; overtime may be required for this position. 

Work Environment

• Hybrid work schedule (4 days minimum per week required in office).

Why Invitation Homes

We stand for flexibility, opportunity, and a home that people can make their own. It’s as true for our associates as it is for our residents. Just like we help our residents live freer, we liberate our associates’ careers, too. Our associates know that at Invitation Homes goals matter, potential is unlocked, and careers thrive. Invitation Homes isn’t just a work place it is a possibility place. Invitation Homes offers the below to each new associate:

• Competitive pay and an annual bonus program for all associates
• Generous paid time off plans including vacation accrual, sick time, volunteer time, and standard and floating holidays
• 401k with matching company contributions
• Awesome work environment with casual dress
• Team events and gatherings
• Employee resource groups: Women’s Impact Network, Asian Alliance, Black Collective, Juntos, Gen Next, and Open Invitation.

Invitation Homes truly is where possibility lives, pour a new foundation here!

To attract and retain top talent, we're pleased to offer competitive compensation and benefits, including:

• Annual bonus program

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

• Long-term and short-term disability insurance

• Generous paid time off plans include vacation accrual, sick time, standard holidays and floating holidays

• 401(k) with company matching contributions

• Awesome work environment with casual dress

• Team events and gatherings (Pre- and Post-Covid)

Invitation Homes is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and innovative environment with the best associates. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact us at [email protected].

To all recruitment agencies: Invitation Homes does not accept agency resumes.  Please do not forward resumes to Invitation Homes employees.  Invitation Homes is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.