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At SmartStop® Self Storage, we believe in embracing change, driving innovation, and elevating every team member’s journey.
About SmartStop Self Storage
SmartStop® Self Storage (NYSE: SMA) is one of the largest self-storage operators in North America and a publicly traded real estate investment trust. Headquartered in Ladera Ranch, California, SmartStop owns or manages more than 460 self-storage properties across 35 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., and Canada, comprising over 270,000 units and more than 35 million rentable square feet.
Our fully integrated team of more than 1,000 self-storage professionals is dedicated to delivering an exceptional customer experience and driving long-term value for our customers, investors, and communities.
SmartStop’s commitment to service excellence and workplace culture has been recognized with multiple industry honors, including being named to Newsweek’s Best Customer Service Award (2021, 2023 and 2024), earning the Reputation 800 Award (2022-2023), and being recognized as a Top Workplace in Orange County (2022-2024), an award based entirely on employee feedback regarding our culture, leadership, and values.
We’re growing fast — and we want you to grow with us.
Salary: starting at $95,000 depending on experience + annual discretionary bonus.
Location: 100% on-site at our Ladera Ranch, CA headquarters.
Corporate Accountant Job Summary
The Corporate Accountant will prepare financial reports to track the organization’s assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities, and other related financial activities.
Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities
- Performs general accounting and other related duties in the accounting department.
- Assists with preparing monthly financial statement consolidation and quarterly financial statement packages for senior management.
- Coordinates and reviews monthly reporting from property accountants.
- Produces journal entries, account reconciliations, and other general accounting duties.
- Maintains the general ledger.
- Prepares supplemental financial schedules.
- Assists in the preparation of internal reports for variance analysis.
- Assists with external financial statement audits.
- Assists with Treasury management.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications Needed
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration required.
- Minimum 1 - 3 years’ experience in Public Accounting and/or private company accounting experience
- 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 skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Be detailed oriented while multi-tasking in a fast-paced company
- Must be hands-on and work effectively in a demanding environment
- Be able to adapt quickly to change
- Real Estate/REIT experience a plus
Benefits
- 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
- Free car washes every other week
- Free catered lunch every other week
- A collaborative & fun work environment!
Diversity
SmartStop® 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.
Lead Together!
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration
- 1 - 3 years experience in public accounting or private company accounting
- Knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting
- Understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
- Ability to prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and maintain the general ledger
- Experience preparing consolidated monthly financial statements and supplemental schedules
- Experience assisting with external financial statement audits
- Treasury management assistance experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and time management
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Hands-on, adaptable, and able to work effectively in a demanding environment
- Real Estate/REIT experience
What We Do
SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. is a leading provider of secure and convenient self-storage solutions across North America. Operating as a self-managed REIT, the company owns, manages, develops, and redevelops a vast portfolio of state-of-the-art facilities in the United States and Canada. They offer a wide variety of unit sizes tailored to meet both individual personal storage and professional business needs.
