Senior Accountant - SmartStop Self Storage
Ladera Ranch, CA 92694
About the Job
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About SmartStop Self Storage
SmartStop® Self Storage is a diversified real estate company in the self-storage industry, operating in 22 states in the U.S. and three provinces in Canada. In addition, SmartStop was awarded: Newsweek’s Best Customer Service among Storage Center companies three years in a row 2021, 2022 & 2023, Top Workplace of Orange County in 2022 and 2023, and Reputation’s 800 Award in 2023. Come join a winning team!
Voted TOP WORKPLACE 2022 & 2023 by the Orange County Register and our AMAZING employees!
Salary: $95,000 depending on experience + annual discretionary bonus
Senior Accountant Job Summary
Reporting to the Controller, the Senior Accountant is responsible for assisting with the monthly close process, financial statement consolidation, maintaining internal controls, preparing financial statements, supporting schedules for internal and external reporting, and assisting with the annual audit.
This job is 100% on-site in our beautiful Ladera Ranch office.
Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities
- Assist with the preparation of the monthly financial statement consolidation and quarterly financial statement package for Senior Management
- Coordinate and review monthly reporting from property accountants
- Assist with SEC filings
- Produce journal entries, account reconciliations, etc.
- Support integration of new acquisitions
- Prepare supplemental financial schedules
- Assist in the preparation of internal reports for variance analysis
- Assist with external financial statement audits
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications Needed
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance or comparable work experience.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Public Accounting and/or private company accounting experience.
- CPA or in process of licensure preferred, not required.
- Prior experience working in REIT a plus.
- Extensive knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting.
- Understanding of and ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles.
- Highly proficient with accounting software.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Health insurance including medical, dental and vision
- Life and Disability Insurances
- Ample paid time off
- Generous holiday schedule
- 401(k) + matching with no waiting period
- Employee assistance program
- Paid employee referral program
- Free car washes every other week
- Free catered lunch every other week
- A collaborative and fun work environment!
Diversity
SmartStop® Self Storage, is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. We believe in fostering an environment of inclusion, and seek contributors from all backgrounds to join our dynamic team.
Lead Together!