Staff Accountant - Development Accounting

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SUMMARY

The Staff Accountant - Development is responsible for supporting the accounting and reporting functions for Welltower’s development and construction projects. Key duties include recording and reconciling construction costs, capital expenditures, and project-related accruals, as well as assisting with monthly and quarterly reporting. This role partners closely with development, asset management, and corporate accounting teams to ensure accurate financial data and compliance with internal controls. The position also contributes to process improvements and supports analysis of project costs against budgets.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform accounting and financial reporting responsibilities in the following functional areas: fixed assets, development loans, capital expenditures, and development.
Track and code development projects’ costs.
Assist in the preparation of consolidated financial statements, related footnotes, MDA and Non-GAAP disclosures for inclusion in quarterly and annual SEC filings.
Ensure compliance with US GAAP and company policies and procedures, including compliance with identified internal controls.
Document processes and procedures and continually identify opportunities for improvement and automation.
Consistently perform in a manner that shows commitment, results, and meets ongoing business needs, and promote a collaborative team environment between various teams in the business.
Deliver exceptional customer service to all internal customers and maintain ongoing communication with a variety of stakeholders to ensure accuracy of financial statements.
Develop individual skills as needed to ensure continued ability to assist with key initiatives, projects, and process improvements.
Monitor and reconcile assigned accounts. Maintain a complete and accurate set of working papers for all assigned accounts.
OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of this employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

TRAVEL

No travel is expected for this position.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Experience: 1-3 years of public or corporate accounting experience is preferred.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting is required. Knowledge of accounting theory, including GAAP and IFRS is preferred.

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Professional certification, CPA is preferred.

Applicants must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

WHAT WE OFFER

Competitive Base Salary + Annual Bonus
Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays
Employer-matching 401(k) Program + Profit Sharing Program
Student Debt Program – we’ll contribute up to $10,000 towards your student loans!
Tuition Assistance Program
Employee Stock Purchase Program – purchase shares at a 15% discount
Comprehensive and progressive Medical/Dental/Vision options
And much more! https://welltower.com/newsroom/careers/
ABOUT WELLTOWER

Welltower® Inc. (NYSE: WELL) an SP 500 company, is the world's preeminent residential wellness and healthcare infrastructure company. Our portfolio of 1,500+ Seniors and Wellness Housing communities is positioned at the intersection of housing, healthcare, and hospitality, creating vibrant communities for mature renters and older adults in the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada. We also seek to support physicians in our Outpatient Medical buildings with the critical infrastructure needed to deliver quality care.

Our real estate portfolio is unmatched, located in highly attractive micro-markets with stunning built environments. Yet, we are an unusual real estate organization as we view ourselves as a product company in a real estate wrapper driven by relationships and unconventional culture.

Through our disciplined approach to capital allocation powered by our data science platform and superior operating results driven by the Welltower Business System, we aspire to deliver long-term compounding of per share growth and returns for our existing investors – our North Star.

Welltower is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our business and our people. EOE/AA. Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Vet

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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