Staff/Senior Accountant, Process Improvement at Welltower Inc in Toledo, Ohio

Job Description:

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Welltower Inc. (NYSE: WELL), an S&P 500 company headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, is driving the transformation of healthcare infrastructure. With an enterprise value of over $36B, Welltower is the world’s largest healthcare real estate investment trust (REIT). Concentrated in major, high-growth markets throughout the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, Welltower delivers the health care infrastructure necessary to facilitate better treatment at lower costs and keep patients out of the hospital. We provide real estate capital to leading seniors housing operators, post-acute care providers, and health systems, enabling these companies to grow, innovate, and ultimately provide better care. Our impact will be profound as we advance our work, our mission, and continue to assemble a diverse, talented, performance-focused team of employees.

JOB SUMMARY

This role is primarily responsible for identifying, designing, and implementing process improvements and system enhancements within the Accounting Department. Title determined based on qualifications and prior experience.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Analyze existing processes, identify automation opportunities, recommend and implement sustainable solutions.


2. Leverage technology to support the automation and improvement of accounting processes.


3. Serve as team member on key projects with Accounting Department involvement (implementation of new technology, financial statement close process transformation, etc.).


4. Lead special accounting projects and work with other departments on company-wide initiatives.


5. Partner with Information Services, the Accounting Department, and other internal stakeholders to develop standardized, efficient, automated, and scalable accounting processes.


6. Assist in the documentation of key Accounting Department policies and procedures.


7. Assist in the development and monitoring of key performance indicators for the Accounting Department


8. Gather feedback and information from team to identify issues for resolution and process improvement. Prioritize such improvement opportunities.


9. Perform other duties as required.

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.

COMPETENCIES

1. An ability to build effective relationships with partners as well as colleagues at all levels across the organization.


2. Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office in addition to having the ability to learn new software.


3. The ability to work in a fast-paced environment.


4. A strong eye for detail yet the ability to see the impact on the bigger picture.


5. Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.


6. Ability to identify and implement process improvement.


7. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.


8. A strong aptitude for accounting systems. Experience working within JD Edwards sub-systems is strongly preferred.


9. A positive and professional attitude.

TRAVEL

Some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Experience: Relevant accounting experience of at least three to five years.

Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting is required. Knowledge of accounting theory, including GMP and IFRS, is required. Familiarity with real estate and international experience is a plus.

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Professional certification of CPA or equivalent is strongly desired.

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

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

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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