Senior Accountant - Hybrid

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.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

• Assists with the preparation of the monthly financial statement consolidation and quarterly financial statement package for Senior Management.
• Coincides and reviews monthly reporting from property accountants.
• Supports SEC filings.
• Produces journal entries, account reconciliations, and other general accounting duties.
• Maintains the general ledger.
• 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

• 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.

Salary

$93,000 - $95,000 depending on experience + annual discretionary bonus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health insurance including medical, dental and vision
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Ambitious 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!

About the Role

SmartStop® Self Storage is one of the largest and fastest-growing self-storage operators in North America. Headquartered in sunny Ladera Ranch, CA, we operate 200+ properties across 24 states in the U.S. and four provinces in Canada, with more than 18.7 million rentable square feet of storage space. With a recently acquired third party property management company, we are poised for great growth and success. Our 1,000+ team members are the heart of our business, delivering an award-winning customer experience year after year. We’ve earned Newsweek’s Best Customer Service for three consecutive years (2021–2023) and the prestigious Reputation 800 Award (2023). Plus, our workplace culture has been recognized as a Top Workplace in Orange County two years running — a reflection of the feedback we get from the people who matter most: our employees. We’re growing fast — and we want you to grow with us.