Corporate Accountant

SmartStop Self Storage

$95K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration necessary.
  • 1-3 years of experience in public accounting or corporate accounting essential.
  • Familiarity with financial accounting principles and cost accounting required.
  • Understanding of GAAP principles mandatory.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, needed.
  • Exceptional organizational and attention-to-detail skills are a must.
  • Proficient time management abilities are necessary, along with analytical problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

  • Perform general accounting tasks and related duties.
  • Assist in consolidating monthly financial statements and preparing quarterly packages for management.
  • Coordinate and review monthly reports from property accountants.
  • Generate journal entries and perform account reconciliations.
  • Maintain the integrity of the general ledger.
  • Prepare supplemental financial schedules as required.
  • Support the preparation of internal reports for variance analysis.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary package.
  • Comprehensive health insurance covering medical, dental, and vision.
  • Life and disability insurance options available.
  • Generous paid time off policy and holiday schedule.
  • 401(k) plan with matching benefits and no waiting period.
  • Employee assistance program provided.
  • Paid employee referral incentives.
  • Unique perks like free car washes bi-weekly and catered lunches every two weeks.
  • Fostering a collaborative and enjoyable workplace culture.
Full Job Description
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.
  • Excellent time management skills.
  • 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
  • Real Estate/REIT experience a plus

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 & fun work environment!

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