Corporate Accountant - On site

About the role

The Corporate Accountant position is within the Corporate Office of SmartStop Self Storage, a leading self-storage REIT headquartered in Ladera Ranch, CA. This role plays a crucial part in ensuring accurate financial reporting and supporting decision-making for senior management.

Responsibilities

• Prepares financial reports to track the organization’s assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities, and other related financial activities.
• Aids in preparing monthly financial statement consolidation and quarterly financial statement packages for senior management.
• Collaborates with property accountants to coordinate and review monthly reporting.
• Produces journal entries, account reconciliations, and other general accounting duties.
• Maintains the general ledger and prepares supplemental financial schedules.
• Assists in variance analysis and external financial statement audits.
• Supports treasury management initiatives.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration required.
• Minimum 1 - 3 years experience in Public Accounting and/or private company accounting experience.
• Knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting.
• Understanding of and ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Hands-on and effective in a demanding work setting.
• Able to adapt quickly to change.
• Real Estate/REIT experience a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration required.
• Minimum 1 - 3 years experience in Public Accounting and/or private company accounting experience.
• Knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting.
• Understanding of and ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Hands-on and effective in a demanding work setting.
• Able to adapt quickly to change.
• Real Estate/REIT experience a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health insurance including medical, dental, and vision
• Life and disability insurances
• Ambitious paid time off
• Generous holiday schedule
• 401(k) with matching (no waiting period)
• Employee assistance program
• Paid employee referral program
• Free car washes every other week
• Free catered lunch every other week
• A collaborative & fun work environment!