$98,000–$110,000 Per Year
Accounting, Accounting Close, Business Administration, Communication Skills, Customer Experience, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Employee Assistance Plan, External Audit, Federal Government, Finance, Financial Audit, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Government Requirements, Health Insurance, Journal Entries, Maintain Compliance, Organizational Skills, People Management, Policy Development, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Development, Process Improvement, Property Management, Property Tax, Reconciliation, State Government, Tax Accounting, Tax Returns, Tax Software, Team Player, Time Management, Variance Analysis, Writing Skills
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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 own, operate or manage 460+ properties across 35 U.S. states and Washington D.C. and four provinces in Canada, with more than 35 million rentable square feet of storage space.
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.
This role is on-site at our Ladera Ranch, CA corporate office.
Accounting Manager Job Summary
The Accounting Manager will plan and direct the accounting activities of assigned staff members as well as support process improvements and policy and procedure development.
Salary range: $98,000 - $110,000 depending on experience + annual discretionary bonus.
What You'll Do:
- Manages the preparation of the monthly financial statement close process and property level reporting.
- Coordinates and reviews monthly reporting from property accountants.
- Prepares and reviews journal entries and account reconciliations, etc.
- Assists in the preparation of internal reports for variance analysis.
- Prepares supplemental financial schedules.
- Supports process improvements.
- Supports integration of new property acquisitions.
- Assists in the coordination of all property tax payments.
- Coordinates and assists with external financial statement audits.
- Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal government requirements.
- Reviews quarterly property level debt compliance reports.
- Adheres to existing processes and procedures while actively contributing to and championing for continuous process improvements.
- Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.
What We're Looking For:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or business administration required.
- Minimum five years of related experience required.
- Superior attention to detail.
- Excellent management and supervisory skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Proficient in accounting and tax preparation software.
- Ability to collaborate and think creatively.
- Ability to resolve issues and influence team members.
Why You'll Love Working Here:
- Competitive salary
- Health insurance including medical, dental and vision
- Life and Disability Insurances
- Paid Time Off
- Generous Holiday Schedule
- 401(k) matching
- Employee assistance program
- Referral program
- Opportunity to work with the best team in the industry!
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. Grow Together. Win Together.
Apply today and help us shape the future of self-storage!