WELLTOWER – REIMAGINE REAL ESTATE WITH US
At Welltower, we’re transforming how the world thinks about senior living and wellness-focused real estate. As a global leader in residential wellness and healthcare infrastructure, we create vibrant, purpose-driven communities where housing, healthcare, and hospitality converge. Our culture is fast-paced, collaborative, and endlessly ambitious—guided by our mantra: The only easy day was yesterday.
We’re looking for bold, independent thinkers who thrive on challenge, embrace complexity, and are driven to deliver long-term value. Every team member is empowered to think like an owner, innovate fearlessly, and lead from where they stand. If you're passionate about outcomes and inspired by the opportunity to shape the future of healthcare infrastructure, we want you on our best-in-class team.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Transactions team at Welltower is a dynamic, fast-paced, and highly collaborative accounting group focused on a wide range of real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, restructurings, and other strategic investments. This role offers exposure to complex, high-impact transactions in a non-traditional accounting environment.
This position is primarily responsible for preparing transaction-related journal entries, drafting transaction accounting memos, and coordinating transaction integration with internal teams and third-party operators. The role partners closely with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate accounting treatment, timely execution, and effective communication throughout the transaction lifecycle.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, intellectually curious, and eager to grow within a challenging and fast-moving environment. This is a strong opportunity for someone who enjoys solving complex problems while building a long-term career within a high-performing team.
KEY 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
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 to no travel is expected for this position.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting is required
- Work experience of at least three years(Big 4 Accounting Firm preferred)
- Knowledge of accounting theory, including GAAP and IFRS, is strongly desired
- Familiarity with real estate and international experience is a plus
- Professional certification of CPA or equivalent is strongly desired
COMPETENCIES
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Excel in addition to having the ability to learn new software
- Strong team player with a focus towards customer service
- Ability to self-motivate and work in a dynamic environment
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
- Ability to identify and implement process improvement
- Ability to communicate in a clear and professional manner
- A positive and professional attitude
- Ability to coach and mentor others
- Accountability for work performed and work he/she prepared
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, drug screening, and verification of employment, education, and other credentials relevant to the position.
WHAT WE OFFER
- 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
- And much more! https://welltower.com/newsroom/careers/ (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
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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