Senior Accountant

Smart Stop® Self Storage is a diversified real‑estate company in the self‑storage industry, operating in 24 states in the U.S. and three provinces in Canada. It was honored with Newsweek’s Best Customer Service among Storage Center companies for three consecutive years (2021‑2023), Top Workplace of Orange County in 2022 and 2023, and Reputation’s 800 Award in 2023. We’re a winning team looking for a Senior Accountant.

Reporting to the Controller, the Senior Accountant assists with the monthly close process, financial statement consolidation, maintaining internal controls, preparing financial statements, supporting schedules for internal and external reporting, and the annual audit.

• Assists with the preparation of the monthly financial statement consolidation and quarterly financial statement package for Senior Management.
• Coordinates and reviews monthly reporting from property accountants.
• Assists with 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.

• 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, but not required.
• Prior experience working in a REIT preferred, but not required.
• 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.

• Competitive salary
• Health insurance including medical, dental and vision
• Life and disability insurances
• Ample paid time off
• Generous holiday schedule
• 401(k) + matching with no waiting period
• Employee assistance program
• Paid employee referral program
• A collaborative and fun work environment!

Smart Stop® Self Storage is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. We believe in fostering an environment of inclusion and seek contributors from all backgrounds to join our dynamic team.

Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level.

Employment type:

Full‑time.

Job function:
Accounting/Auditing & Finance.

Location:

Ladera Ranch, CA (100% on‑site).

Salary: $110,000 depending on experience + annual discretionary bonus.

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