Job Description:

The Property Accountant supports the review and consolidation of financial data from our Senior Housing operators. This role is a great fit for someone who values accuracy, enjoys building relationships, and can manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment. You will work with internal and external teams to deliver accurate financial reporting that drives informed decision-making and upholds financial integrity.

This position reports to the Manager, Property Accounting and works closely with the Director, Property Accounting and other Property Accounting team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary accounting contact for Senior Housing operators, ensuring timely, accurate reporting while building strong working relationships.
• Provide operators with guidance on accounting and reporting standards.
• Review and validate operator financial submissions for accuracy and compliance with internal policies and GAAP.
• Perform variance and trend analyses to identify discrepancies or unusual activity, coordinating resolution with operators.
• Prepare and record journal entries, perform balance sheet reconciliations, and review bank reconciliations.
• Ensure adherence to internal control processes and procedures.
• Develop and maintain standardized templates, tools, and review procedures to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Support internal and external audit processes by preparing documentation and responding to inquiries.
• Work with internal teams such as Accounting, FP&A, Asset Management, and IT to ensure alignment on reporting standards, data accuracy, and system maintenance.
• Assist with defined projects and initiatives aligned with department goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA license or active pursuit preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in accounting, audit, or financial reporting.
• Strong understanding of GAAP; SOX experience a plus.
• Proficient in Excel (lookups, data cleaning, PivotTables); Yardi experience a plus.
• Strong analytical skills, well-organized, and an effective communicator.
• Able to manage multiple priorities with accuracy and a proactive mindset.
• Takes ownership and pride in delivering high-quality work.
• Intellectually curious and eager to learn and contribute.

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Ventas, Inc. offers a competitive compensation and benefits package to the successful candidate.

Ventas, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Ventas, Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies, search firms or any third parties.

Ventas Inc., an S&P 500 company, operates at the intersection of two large and dynamic markets – healthcare and real estate. Our diversified portfolio of over 1,200 assets in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom are unified in serving the large and growing aging demographic. We use the power of our capital to unlock the value of senior living communities; life science, research & innovation properties; medical office & outpatient facilities, hospitals and other healthcare real estate. A globally recognized real estate investment trust, we follow a successful long-term strategy, proven over 25 years, built on diversification of property types, capital sources and industry leading partners, financial strength and flexibility, consistent and reliable growth and industry leading ESG achievements, managed by a collaborative and experienced team dedicated to our stakeholders.