Corporate Accountant

Smartstop-Self-Storage; Mission Viejo (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance including medical,

Job summary

SmartStop Self Storage in California is seeking a Corporate Accountant to prepare financial reports tracking assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities, and related activities. This role demands accuracy, GAAP adherence, and strong collaboration with property accountants and management.

Responsibilities include general accounting duties, monthly consolidations, ledger maintenance, journal entries, audits support, and treasury tasks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration required.
• 1–3 years’ experience in public accounting or private company accounting.
• Solid knowledge of GAAP and financial statement preparation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs general accounting and related duties in the accounting department.
• Assists with monthly financial statement consolidation and quarterly packages for senior management.
• Coordinates and reviews monthly reporting from property accountants.
• Produces journal entries, reconciliations, and other general accounting duties.
• Maintains the general ledger.
• Assists in external financial statement audits.
• Assists with Treasury management.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking in fast-paced environment

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

Job description

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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