Senior Accountant - Real Estate Transactions

Welltower™ Inc. (NYSE:WELL) • University Park, TX

20h

About The Position

The Transactions team at Welltower is a dynamic and non-traditional accounting team as we 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting is required
• Work experience of at least three years.
• Knowledge of accounting theory, including GAAP and IFRS, is strongly desired.
• Experience in performing financial reporting responsibilities
• An understanding of consolidation principles and models (VOE/VIE), lease classification and lease accounting
• The ability to comprehend complex accounting and investment concepts
• Proficient in accounting software, spreadsheets, and financial systems for data analysis and reporting
• Professional certification of CPA or equivalent is strongly desired.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with real estate and international experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review executed legal agreements for accounting implications
• Assist with technical accounting research and document conclusions within accounting memorandums
• 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 transactions
• Assist in preparation of quarterly external reporting disclosures

Benefits

• Competitive Base Salary + Annual Bonus
• Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Employee Stock Purchase Program – purchase shares at a 15% discount
• 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
• Comprehensive and progressive Medical/Dental/Vision options
• Professional Growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees