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About SmartStop Self Storage

SmartStop® Self Storage is a diversified real estate company in the self-storage industry, operating in the US and Canada. In addition, SmartStop was awarded Newsweek’s Best Customer Service in 2021, 2022 & 2023 among Storage Center companies and Reputation’s 800 Award for 2023.

Voted TOP WORKPLACE 2022 & 2023 by the Orange County Register and our AMAZING employees! Come join a winning team.

Corporate Accountant Job Summary

The Corporate Accountant position will be responsible for the day to day accounting for a growing real estate company that specializes in self-storage. The position requires strong communication skills and innovative thinking to communicate with and educate, finance and non-finance personnel on financial policies and procedures and reporting requirements.

This is an In-Office position and will be required to work in our beautiful office in Ladera Ranch.

Salary: starting at between $75,000 - $85,000 discretionary annual bonus

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

• Assists with the preparation of the monthly financial statement consolidation and quarterly financial statement package for senior management;
• Coordinates and reviews monthly reporting from Property Accountants;
• Assists with SEC filings;
• Produces journal entries, account reconciliations, etc.;
• Supports integration of new acquisitions;
• Prepares supplemental financial schedules;
• Assists in the preparation of internal reports for variance analysis;
• Assists with external financial statement audits;
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Needed

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or comparable work experience
• Minimum 1 - 3 years’ experience in Public Accounting and/or private company accounting experience
• Strong organizational, analytical, and oral and written communication skills
• Exceptional time management skills
• Be detailed oriented while multi-tasking in a fast-paced company
• Possess creative thinking and ability to resolve issues
• Must be hands-on and work effectively in a demanding environment
• Be able to adapt quickly to change
• Experience with Great Plains and ERP systems a plus
• Real Estate experience a plus

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
• Great growth opportunity!

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!