Senior Accountant

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

Location: 100% on-site at our beautiful Ladera Ranch, CA headquarters.

Senior Accountant Job Summary

The Senior Accountant is responsible for the monthly property financial statement close process and review for the assigned book of properties including assets, liabilities, and all other related financial activities for the assigned properties.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

• Performs general cost accounting and other related duties in the accounting department.
• Prepares periodic (monthly) balance sheets, income statements, and profit and loss statements.
• Maintains the general ledger.
• Codes invoices, posts journal entries, sets up new accounts, reconciles accounts, and closes the monthly books.
• Reconciles bank accounts at least monthly, verifies deposits, and addresses inquiries from banks.
• Verifies payment of invoices associated with accounts payable and ensures payments are charged to the appropriate accounts.
• Prepares supplemental financial schedules.
• Analyzes budget and actual results to report variances.
• Complies monthly reporting packages for each assigned property.
• Prepare and post consolidated journal entries across multiple properties.
• Review bank reconciliations and financials prepared by the property accountants.
• Tie out SEC reporting documents for corporate accounting team.
• Performs other related duties and ad hoc projects as necessary or assigned.

Qualifications Needed

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or other related discipline required.
• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience 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 (NetSuite experience preferred but not required).
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Work well with others, a real team player, with a great attitude.

Benefits

• Competitve salary
• Health insurance including medical, dental and vision
• Life and Disability Insurances
• Paid Time Off
• Generous Holiday Schedule
• 401(k) matching with no waiting period
• Employee assistance program
• Referral program
• A great industry!

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!