Senior Accountant - Transactions Accounting at Welltower Inc in Toledo, Ohio

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY

The Transactions team at Welltower is a dynamic and non-traditional accounting team as they handle a variety of real estate transactions, such as acquisitions, dispositions, and restructures. This role is primarily responsible for preparing transaction journal entries, transaction accounting memos, and coordinating transaction integration with internal teams as well as our third party operators.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review executed legal agreements for accounting implications


• Assist with technical accounting research


• Prepare journal entries for acquisitions, disposition, and other investment activity


• Assist in creation of new investment structures in Welltower’s financial reporting systems


• Develop and maintain accounting estimation models


• Monitor financial results of various investment structures


• Collaborate with other departments (Tax, Investments, Finance) on appropriate accounting treatment for various investment structures


• Collaborate with other accounting teams (such as Leases, Loans, Property accounting, and Partnerships) on the recording of a transaction


• Assist in preparation of quarterly external reporting disclosures


• Assist in the onboarding process for new operators and joint venture partners

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.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 

Bachelor’s degree in accounting is required.  Work experience of at least three years.  Professional certification of CPA or equivalent is strongly desired.  Knowledge of accounting theory, including GAAP and IFRS, is strongly desired.  Familiarity with real estate and international experience is a plus.

The ideal candidate will exhibit:

• A strong focus towards customer service


• The ability to self-motivate and work in a dynamic environment


• The ability to work both collaboratively and independently


• A positive and professional attitude


• The ability to problem-solve individually

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

 

WHAT WE OFFER

• Flexible schedule: Monday-Thursday in office, Fridays optional to work remote


• 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


• Summer Hours Program


• And much more! https://welltower.com/newsroom/careers/
  

 

ABOUT WELLTOWER

Welltower, an S&P 500 company headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, is driving the transformation of health care infrastructure. The Company invests with leading seniors housing operators, post-acute providers and health systems to fund the real estate and infrastructure needed to scale innovative care delivery models and improve people's wellness and overall health care experience. Welltower, a real estate investment trust ("REIT"), owns interests in properties concentrated in major, high-growth markets in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom, consisting of seniors housing, post-acute communities and outpatient medical properties. More information is available at www.welltower.com

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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