Senior Accountant

Toronto, Ontario, CanadaFull TimeSeniorPosted 2 months ago

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Role summary

Opendoor is seeking a Senior Accountant for its Accounting & Finance team in Toronto. This hybrid role requires 4 days in-office presence. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, a minimum of 3 years of progressive accounting experience, and a strong understanding of public company requirements, including SOX compliance. A key aspect of this role involves leveraging automation and AI/ML tools to modernize accounting workflows, improve efficiency, and support business growth. Responsibilities include preparing and reviewing financial statements, journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting external audits. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong organizational and communication skills are essential. Experience with ERP systems and real estate accounting are considered bonuses.

Location

This is an in-person role that must be performed from the Toronto, Ontario office. Candidates must be able to be physically present in the office 4 days a week.

About the Role

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.

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, and month-end close deliverables including balance sheet reconciliations, flux analyses, and bank reconciliations — ensuring completeness, accuracy, and well-documented support.

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 activities.

What You Need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Minimum 3+ years of progressive accounting experience in a fast paced environment

Familiarity with automation and AI/ML tools (Chat GPT, Claude) and a willingness to explore how emerging technology can improve accounting processes

Experience with 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 meet deadlines, independently manage your time, and be self-motivated in a fast-paced environment

Bonus Points If You Have

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)

Experience building or improving automated reconciliations or close management workflows

Prior experience at a high-growth or publicly traded technology company, or a Big 4 accounting firm.

Compensation

Our compensation plan consists of a base salary, Opendoor equity and a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, paid holidays, medical/dental/vision insurance, basic life insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees. All compensation parameters are based on experience.

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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.

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