Staff Accountant, Process & Policy

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.

SUMMARY

The Staff Accountant, Process & Policy supports a range of high-impact accounting and operational initiatives across Welltower’s growing portfolio. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional to gain hands-on experience working cross-functionally with Accounting, Investments, IT, Treasury, and Operations teams on meaningful, enterprise-wide projects. We are looking for someone who is curious, analytical, collaborative, detail-oriented, and eager to grow.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Data Conversion Readiness & Discovery

Support system conversions with a focus on financial data from discovery through completion, including scope, structure and key conversion dates

Coordinate with internal and external teams to track deliverables, timelines, and documentation. Assist with master data setup and conversion planning to ensure accurate downstream accounting

Mapping & Data Preparation

Prepare and review data mappings and conversion files across multiple systems and Yardi environments

Gather, organize, and assess key financial data, including trial balances, vendor information, accounts receivable details, fixed asset subledger detail, unit counts, and billing data

Review data for completeness, consistency, and flag issues for stakeholder review

Data Validation & Control Execution

• Perform quality control procedures over financial data, charge schedules, and billing activity
• Compare converted data source documentation to confirm accuracy and completeness
• Support review checkpoints to ensure data integrity throughout the conversion lifecycle

Cross-Functional Coordination & Stakeholder Support

• Collaborate closely with Accounting, Conversion, Legal, Tax, Investments, Treasury, IT, and third parties to resolve questions and maintain alignment across workstreams
• Participate in conversion meetings, manage open items and communicate status updates, and follow-ups to stakeholders

Process Improvement & Automation

Identify opportunities to streamline and automate recurring processes, improve data integrity, and enhance the overall conversion experience while maintaining strong financial controls

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

Up to 10% travel may be expected.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

1 - 3 years of Accounting experience

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, IT, or related field preferred. Graduate degree is a plus

Strong attention to detail with solid organizational and communication skills

Comfortable working in Excel and learning new systems, experience with Yardi, Smartsheet, or similar tools is a bonus

Professional certification (CPA, PMP) is a plus but not required

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!
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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