Accountant

smartstop; Lake Forest (CA); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Generous Holidays

401(k) matching

Employee assistance program

Referral program

Job summary

SmartStop Self Storage is seeking an Accountant to manage the monthly property financial close for approximately 20 self-storage properties. This hybrid role reports to the Accounting Manager and features a split schedule with in‑office collaboration Tue–Thu after training and remote work on Mon & Fri.

You will prepare journal entries, reconciliations, monthly financials, and variance analyses, while supporting acquisitions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Experience with GAAP financial statements.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce journal entries, banking and account reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly balance sheets and income statements.
• Analyze budget vs. actual results and report variances.
• Support integration of new acquisitions as needed.
• Compile a monthly reporting package for each property.
• Perform other accounting duties and ad hoc projects.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Oral & written communication

Detail oriented

Adaptability

Independence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Great Plains

Job description

Think Outside the Box!

Join a Company That's Changing the Game!

At SmartStop® Self Storage, we believe in embracing change, driving innovation, and elevating every team members' journey.

About Us

SmartStop® Self Storage (NYSE: SMA) is one of the largest and fastest-growing self-storage operators in North America. Headquartered in sunny Ladera Ranch, CA, we operate 200+ properties across 24 states in the U.S. and four provinces in Canada, with more than 18.7 million rentable square feet of storage space. With a recently acquired third party property management company, we are poised for great growth and success.

Our 1,000+ team members are the heart of our business, delivering an award-winning customer experience year after year. We've earned Newsweek's Best Customer Service for three consecutive years (2021-2023) and the prestigious Reputation 800 Award (2023). Plus, our workplace culture has been recognized as a Top Workplace in Orange County two years running — a reflection of the feedback we get from the people who matter most: our employees.

We're growing fast — and we want you to grow with us.

Salary:

starting at $73,000/yr depending on experience + annual discretionary bonus

Location:

Hybrid once fully trained - Monday & Friday work from home; Tuesday - Thursday in-office at our beautiful corporate office in Ladera Ranch, CA

Accountant Job Summary - HYBRID

Reporting to the Accounting Manager, our Accountants are responsible for the monthly property financial statement close process for approximately 20 self-storage properties, maintaining internal controls, treasury, and internal reporting. This is a hybrid position once fully trained: Tues thru Thurs in office; Mon & Fri work from home.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

• Produce journal entries, banking and account reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly balance sheets and income statements.
• Analyze budget and actual results to report variances.
• Support integration of new acquisitions as needed.
• Compile a monthly reporting package for each property.
• Other accounting responsibilities and ad hoc projects as assigned.

Qualifications Needed

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or comparable work experience.
• Experience with GAAP financial statements.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel Skills.
• Must possess strong organizational, analytical, and oral & written communication skills.
• Be detailed oriented while multi-tasking in a fast-paced company.
• Ability to adapt quickly to change, working effectively in a demanding environment.
• Must love diversity and work well with all personality types.
• Takes initiative, looking for areas of improvement and possess a commitment to following through on changes.
• Works well independently with minimal supervision.
• Great Plains experience a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health insurance including medical, dental and vision
• Life and Disability Insurances
• Paid Time Off
• Generous Holiday Schedule
• Monthly on-site car washes
• 401(k) matching with no waiting period
• Employee assistance program
• Referral program
• A great team!

Discounts

• Health & Fitness Partnerships
• Legal
• Entertainment
• Computers & Electronics

Lead Together!