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 with over 460 properties across North America.

Responsibilities

• Prepares financial reports to track assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities, and other 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 with variance analysis and external financial statement audits.
• Supports treasury management tasks.
• 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.
• 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 and attention to detail skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Hands-on and adaptable to a demanding environment.

Qualifications

• Real Estate/REIT experience a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Health insurance including medical, dental, and vision.
• Life and disability insurances.
• Affluent 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 and fun work environment.