Staff Accountant - Financial Reporting

SUMMARY

This role is primarily responsible for assisting with Welltower's financial statement close and external reporting process, with a focus on external financial reporting for Welltower Inc. and its U.S. subsidiaries, coordination of corporate and subsidiary audits and completion/review of contractual investor reporting packages. The ideal candidate will have a strong accounting background, expertise with preparing or reviewing financial statements, and be highly detail-oriented.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in rollforward, preparation and drafting of quarterly and annual financial statements, related footnotes, MD&A, and other required disclosures for consolidated Welltower, as well as various joint venture and legal entity audit reports ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC requirements, as applicable
• Complete quality review procedures throughout the reporting cycle on financial reports, including tying out numbers to appropriate support, reviewing all prior year numbers, footing the documents and reviewing for content, grammar and formatting
• Assist in review of XBRL tagging in reports to be filed with the SEC
• Assist external auditors with audit procedures, create/provide audit and tie-out support and manage audit requests
• Coordinate with internal departments (other accounting functions, treasury, tax, legal), as well as joint venture operating partners to gather for joint venture audits
• Prepare drafts of the internal monthly report for distribution and review
• Prepare and file monthly, quarterly and annual governmental and regulatory reports
• Maintain and update reporting templates and tools (e.g. Workiva, Excel, Yardi and OneStream reports) for efficiency and accuracy
• Complete monthly checks and work with various stakeholders to ensure intercompany elimination is occurring and data within these accounts is as clean as possible. Outside of quarter/month end procedures, work with accounting teams to investigate older balances and determine path to resolution
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to streamline reporting processes, utilize technology effectively, and enhance accuracy

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

Minimal travel is expected for this position.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in accounting is required
• 0-3 years of experience in public accounting or corporate accounting
• Professional certification of CPA or equivalent, or progress towards such certification, is strongly desired
• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SOX requirements
• Understanding of consolidation principles and intercompany eliminations is desired
• Excellent attention to detail with strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent analytical, written/verbal communication skills
• An aptitude for accounting systems; proficiency in software and tools used for financial reporting (any experience with Workiva tools is a plus)
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• An ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders and colleagues at all levels across the organization

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 S&P 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