Property Accountant

Position: PROPERTY ACCOUNTANT
This position is responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely accounting close for both the property management company and the properties it oversees. The role involves performing a wide range of general ledger activities in a multi-entity environment, including journal entries, reconciliations, financial statement preparation, and variance analysis. The ideal candidate will possess strong accounting fundamentals, attention to detail, and analytical skills to support financial accuracy and operational efficiency.

Collaboration across departments, adherence to internal controls, and support for audits, tax filings, and system implementations are key components of this role.

Overview:
Denver based National Storage Affiliates (NYSE: NSA) is a leading self-storage REIT with over 1,000 properties spread across 42 states including Puerto Rico as of September 30, 2023. NSA is one of the largest owners and operators of self-storage properties in the U.S.
This is an in-office, Denver-based position.

Principal

Job Duties:

Responsible for supporting the timely and accurate accounting close of the property management company and close of properties managed by the management company

Perform various general ledger accounting tasks in a complex, multi-entity environment:

Develop, document and post journal entries

Cash transactions, Prepaids and accruals, Consolidation and elimination entries

Prepare monthly bank reconciliations for all accounts

Reconcile balance sheet accounts, supported by best-practice-quality documentation

Research reconciling items and provide manager with explanations

Prepare and review financial statements for individual properties and portfolios of properties

Apply critical thinking and Excel skills to analyze large data sets and find insights into financial results. Includes analyzing variances to budgeted and prior period amounts.

Assist Property Accounting Manager in preparing recurring and ad hoc management reports

Review coding of procurement card transactions for accuracy

Reconcile related party accounts

Calculate marketing costs and allocations to store

Work with affiliates to assist in improving and conforming accounting practices, policies and procedures across the National Storage portfolio

Prepare support in response to internal and external audit request

Support policies, procedures and internal controls which are in place to protect company assets and ensure financial statement accuracy

Assist in system implementations

Complete monthly, quarterly, and annual sales & use tax filings

Navigate state, city and municipal government requirements to obtain business licenses

Perform additional tasks and duties as assigned

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and filing cabinets. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.

The employee frequently is required to sit, stand and walk. This position may be required to sit, stand or walk for extended periods of time.

Qualifications:

4-year degree in accounting

Zero to three years accounting experience

Solid general-ledger accounting skills required

Working knowledge of internal controls

Strong communication skills are mandatory

Experience in real-estate or multi-unit-businesses is a plus

Both public- and industry-accounting experience is a plus

Ability to work collaboratively across departmental functions

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Reports to:

Senior Property Accountant

Benefits

100% paid medical/vision/dental for employee only plans with up to $2,400 funding towards HSA.

401(K) with employer match.

Employee Assistance Program.

A positive work culture of high integrity team members.

Opportunities for career development and training.

A healthy work life balance including quarterly wellness days.

Visa sponsorship is not currently available. Only permanent residents and US citizens will be considered.
NSA OP, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Employment…