Corporate Accountant

SmartStop Self Storage; Laguna Niguel (CA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance including medical,...

Life and disability insurance

Ample paid time off

401(k) + matching

Job summary

SmartStop Self Storage is seeking a Corporate Accountant to join our on-site finance team in Ladera Ranch, CA. You will prepare financial reports to track assets, liabilities, and profitability, and assist with monthly consolidations and audits.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance, 1–3 years of public or private accounting experience, GAAP knowledge, and strong attention to detail. Competitive salary with discretionary bonus and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration required.
• 1–3 years’ experience in public accounting or private company accounting.
• Knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting.
• Understanding of GAAP.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Hands-on and capable of working in a demanding setting.

Responsibilities

• Performs general accounting and other related duties in the accounting department.
• Prepares monthly financial statements and consolidation for senior management.
• Coordinates and reviews monthly reporting from property accountants.
• Produces journal entries and account reconciliations.
• 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.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Organizational skills

Analytical and problem solving

Detail oriented

Multi-tasking

Hands-on

Adapt quickly to change

GAAP knowledge

Financial accounting knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration

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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: starting at $95,000 depending on experience + annual discretionary bonus.

*The above represents the expected starting salary for this position. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we will consider your experience and other job-related factors.

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.
• 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
• Health insurance including medical, dental and vision
• Life and Disability Insurances
• Ample paid time off
• 401(k) + matching with no waiting period