Senior Accountant - Hybrid

smartstop; Aliso Viejo (CA); Hybrid; USD 93,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance including medical,  d

Life and Disability Insurances

Paid time off

Generous holiday schedule

401(k) with matching

Employee assistance program

Referral program

Free car washes every other week

Free catered lunch every other week

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

SmartStop® Self Storage is seeking a Senior Accountant in California to support monthly close, consolidation, and internal controls, preparing financial statements and schedules for internal and external reporting.

Reporting to the Controller, the role is hybrid after training with on-site days in Ladera Ranch and WFH on other days. CPA or licensure progress preferred, not required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance or comparable work experience.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Public Accounting and/or private company accounting experience.
• CPA or licensure in progress preferred, not required.
• Prior experience working in REIT a plus.
• Extensive knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting.
• Understanding of GAAP.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly close and consolidation processes.
• Coordinate and review monthly reporting from property accountants.
• Assist with SEC filings.
• Prepare journal entries and reconciliations.
• Maintain the general ledger.
• Support integration of new acquisitions.
• Prepare internal variance analysis reports.
• Assist with external audits.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Financial accounting

GAAP knowledge

Microsoft Office

Accounting software

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Cost accounting

Public/Private accounting

CPA in progress

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

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 member’s journey.

About Us

SmartStop® Self Storage (NYSE: SMST) 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: $93,000 - $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.

Senior Accountant Job Summary

Reporting to the Controller, the Senior Accountant is responsible for assisting with the monthly close process, financial statement consolidation, maintaining internal controls, preparing financial statements, supporting schedules for internal and external reporting, and assisting with the annual audit.

This job is hybrid after training with Tues, Wed, and Thur. on site in our beautiful Ladera Ranch Corporate Office and Mon & Fri WFH. Training requires on‑site daily, length of training is dependent on expereince.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

• Assists with the preparation of the monthly financial statement consolidation and quarterly financial statement package for Senior Management.
• Coordinates and review monthly reporting from property accountants.
• Assists with SEC filings.
• Produces journal entries, account reconciliations, and other general accounting duties.
• Maintains the general ledger.
• Supports integration of new acquisitions.
• Prepares supplemental financial schedules.
• Assists in the preparation of internal reports for variance analysis.
• Assists with external financial statement audits.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Needed

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance or comparable work experience.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Public Accounting and/or private company accounting experience.
• CPA or in process of licensure preferred, not required.
• Prior experience working in REIT a plus.
• 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.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

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 and 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!