Associate, Property Tax

Who We Are

Invitation Homes is a fast-paced evolving publicly traded REIT that is pioneering a new industry with over 80,000 single family rental homes and a market capitalization of over $25 billion. We are a team of more than 1,400 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.

The Associate, Property Tax is responsible for providing research, analysis, reporting and development to support the Property Tax Department.

What You’ll Do

• Preparation of property tax accruals

• Preparation of financial analyses and reports

• Maintenance of property tax GL's

• Preparation and recommendations of forecasting/reforecasting and planning process

• Maintain a thorough understanding of company’s financial information systems including the ability to make inquiries for data

• Preparation and analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for internal and external stakeholders

• Manage and resolve ad hoc requests/projects for internal and external stakeholders

• Preparation of cash forecasting

• Provide backup to accounting and internal audit when required

• Prepare and submit SOX documents

• Research jurisdictional tax changes

• Preparation and review of appeal opportunities and process

• Analyze and prepare recommendations for improving property tax processes

• Work with third-party providers to deliver information/data needed & property listings

• Management and preparation/allocation of refunds

• Management of property tax payment due dates

• Preparation of tax payments for Real Estate, Business Personal Property, compliance invoices, & appeal invoices

• Provide analytical support on as needed basis to broader Investment Management team

Who We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Real Estate, Business, Economics, Mathematics or a related field

• 4 to 6+ years of professional work experience in property tax; Single family preferred

• 4 to 6+ years of experience in extensive, detailed data analysis and reporting

• Current driver’s license and automobile insurance

• Comprehension of federal fair housing laws and any applicable local housing provisions

• Firm understanding of GAAP accounting and budgeting regarding property tax

• Knowledge of current single-family assessment practices

• Proficiency utilizing Outlook, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and basic OS tools

• Experience utilizing Yardi or similar property management software

• Ability to interact effectively with tax assessors/collectors and other internal departments as issues arise

• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills; ability to relate to and get along with others

• Professional verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to facilitate presentations or speak in public to large groups of people

• Strong organizational and time-management skills

• Ability to multi-task and maintain flexibility and creativity in a variety of situations

• Ability to analyze and resolve complex problems

• Ability to perform intermediate mathematical functions

• Ability to set and meet goals and consistently meet deadlines

• Ability to maintain confidentiality

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: Together with Women, Asian Alliance, Black Collective, Juntos, Gen Next, and Open Invitation.

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