Accounting Supervisor - Hybrid

About Us

SmartStop® Self Storage (NYSE: SMA) is one of the largest self-storage operators in North America and a publicly traded real estate investment trust. Headquartered in Ladera Ranch, California, SmartStop owns or manages more than 460 self-storage properties across 35 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., and 4 provinces in Canada, comprising over 270,000 units and more than 35 million rentable square feet. Our fully integrated team of more than 1,000 self-storage professionals is dedicated to delivering an exceptional customer experience and driving long-term value for our customers, investors, and communities. SmartStop’s commitment to service excellence and workplace culture has been recognized with multiple industry honors, including Newsweek’s Best Customer Service Award (2021, 2023, and 2024), the Reputation 800 Award (2022-2023), and Top Workplace in Orange County (2022-2024), an award based entirely on employee feedback regarding our culture, leadership, and values.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and reviews monthly financial statement packets from Property Accountants.
• Works with the Property Accountants and Operations staff to resolve outstanding bank reconciliation issues.
• Assists Director of Accounting in monitoring deposit verifications.
• Reviews and monitors the properties for various aspects including, but not limited to: reviewing loan escrow activities, ties GL balances to loan statements; compiles loan covenant reporting requirements; manages property insurance claim issues; other items as assigned.
• Assists with dash report auditing and processing monthly uploads; audits new store set-ups.
• Reviews sales tax packages; streamlines sales tax reporting; provides quarterly sales tax rate updates.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration required.
• Minimum 5 years of direct experience required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Mastery of accounting and tax preparation software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Must be a team player.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health insurance including medical, dental, and vision
• Life and Disability Insurances
• Paid Time Off
• Generous Holiday Schedule
• 401(k) matching with no waiting period
• Employee assistance program
• Referral program

Pay

Between $95,000 - $110,000 depending on experience + annual discretionary bonus

Schedule

Hybrid once fully trained – Monday & Friday are work from home; Tuesday through Thursday are in-office at our corporate office in Ladera Ranch, CA.