Senior Accountant - Hybrid

SmartStop Self Storage; Lake Forest (CA); Hybrid; USD 93,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance including medical, dental and vision

Life and disability insurance

Ample paid time off

401(k) with matching

Employee assistance program

Paid employee referral program

Free car washes every other week

Free catered lunch every other week

Job summary

SmartStop Self Storage in Lake Forest, California is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage financial statement consolidation and prepare internal reports. This hybrid role requires working onsite three days a week post-training and offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance and a 401(k) match.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in accounting or finance and has at least 2 years of relevant experience, ideally in public accounting. Strong skills in accounting software and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in public accounting and/or private company accounting experience.
• CPA or in process of licensure preferred, not required.
• Understanding of generally accepted accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly financial statement consolidation and quarterly reporting.
• Maintain the general ledger and produce journal entries.
• Assist with SEC filings and external audits.

Skills

General financial accounting

Cost accounting

Accounting software proficiency

Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Job description

Senior Accountant

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

This position is hybrid after training, working onsite in Ladera Ranch on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday; Monday and Friday work from home. Training requires daily onsite presence during the initial period.

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.

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 reviews 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 a 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.
• Health insurance including medical, dental and vision.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Ample paid time off.
• 401(k) with matching and no waiting period.
• Employee assistance program.
• Paid employee referral program.
• Free car washes every other week.
• Free catered lunch every other week.

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.