Staff Accountant, Property Accounting

Welltower Careers•Frisco, TX

About The Position

The Staff Accountant is responsible for accounting and financial reporting for one or more functional areas, including fixed assets, cash and revenue reconciliation, property operating expenses, and related prepaids or accruals. The role emphasizes general ledger account analysis, journal entries, and account reconciliations in accordance with U.S. GAAP, SOX requirements, and company policy. The accountant supports accurate financial statements and external reporting, maintains documentation and working papers, performs internal controls, and works with internal customers, stakeholders, and auditors. The role also documents processes, identifies and helps implement process improvements, and supports initiatives and ad hoc analysis as needed. No travel is expected.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting is required.
1–3 years of public or corporate accounting experience is preferred.
Knowledge of accounting theory, including GAAP and IFRS, is preferred.
CPA is preferred.
Successful completion of a background check, drug screening, and verification of employment, education, and other credentials relevant to the position is required.

Nice To Haves

1–3 years of public or corporate accounting experience.
Knowledge of accounting theory, including GAAP and IFRS.
CPA.

Responsibilities

Perform accounting and financial reporting for assigned functional areas, such as fixed assets, construction and development, property operating expenses, and recovery of property operating expenses, including related prepaids or accruals.
Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, company policies and procedures, and identified internal controls.
Document processes and procedures and identify opportunities for improvement.
Identify process improvements to make processes more effective and automated, and assist with implementation as appropriate.
Promote collaboration between Property Accounting, other Accounting teams, and teams across the business.
Provide customer service to internal customers and communicate with stakeholders to support accurate financial statements and understanding of financial reporting requirements.
Develop individual skills to support key initiatives, projects, and process improvements.
Prepare and post journal entries to maintain complete and accurate accounting records.
Maintain support for account balances and resolve outstanding matters in a timely manner.
Monitor and reconcile assigned accounts and maintain complete, accurate working papers.
Prepare supporting schedules for applicable external reporting requirements, including SOX documentation.
Perform key internal controls and assist internal and external auditors with control testing.
Perform ad hoc analysis and other duties as required.