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 Insurances
• 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 a rapidly growing self-storage operator with over 200 properties across 24 states in the U.S. and four provinces in Canada. Our 1,000+ team members deliver an award-winning customer experience and have been recognized as a Top Workplace in Orange County for two years running. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and welcome contributions from all backgrounds.