Staff Accountant, Lease Accounting
Listed on 2026-06-24
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Finance & Banking
Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst, Accounting Manager -
Accounting
Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst, Accounting Manager
Well Tower – Reimagine Real Estate with Us
At Well Tower, we are a global leader in residential wellness and healthcare infrastructure, creating vibrant, purpose‑driven communities where housing, healthcare, and hospitality converge.
Job SummaryThe Staff Accountant at Well Tower plays a key role in managing lease accounting and ensuring the accurate reporting of financials in compliance with US GAAP. In this role, you will abstract lease documents, analyze lease terms, and ensure timely, precise financial reporting to support operational efficiency across our portfolio.
Key Responsibilities- Review the set up and maintenance of lease agreements in Yardi to ensure complete and timely recognition of revenue over the life of the agreement.
- Create, update and maintain rent schedules per the legal terms of the lease.
- Set up the operating expense recovery schedules to accommodate each agreement as necessary.
- Read and understand lease agreements as well as all other related legal documents.
- Review and understand rent roll reports, including occupancy.
- Provide internal reporting requirements for all new leasing activity on a monthly basis.
- Analyze and reconcile income statement and balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis.
- Assist with bad debt review and determinations.
- Communicate with different internal teams to ensure appropriate accounting ancillary terms/amounts and dates for leases are input correctly.
- Review and set up necessary fixed assets associated with the lease.
- Help reconcile any acquisition or disposition of properties.
- Prepare supporting schedules for applicable external reporting requirements.
- Facilitate all audit requests regarding leases from internal and external auditors.
- Identify areas of process improvement to create more effective and automated processes.
- Provide documentation for all SOX requirements.
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.
TravelMinimum to no travel.
Minimum Requirements- Experience: 0–3 years of accounting experience. Previous internships preferred.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is 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
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.
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