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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 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.

Our 600+ 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: between $110,000 - $120,000 depending on experience + annual discretionary bonus

Location: 100% on-site at our Ladera Ranch, CA headquarters.

Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting & Internal Controls Job Summary

The Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting and Internal Controls will assist in all items necessary for the preparation of internal and external reporting for the Company.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

• Assists with the preparation and filing of quarterly and year-end external financial reports with the SEC, forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K and other SEC filings as necessary.
• Assists in technical accounting research and accounting position memos.
• Assists with reviewing and documenting major corporate events, including significant agreements, investments, debt and equity offerings, and assesses their accounting impacts, keeping track thereof and ensuring appropriate disclosure.
• Provides support in the preparation of the quarterly earnings releases and related financial supplement and supporting schedules, ensuring they are consistent with SEC filings.
• Assists in the review and documentation of purchase price allocation for newly acquired properties.
• Maintains internal controls (SOX) and works with outsourced internal audit firm.
• Assists in satisfying external audit support requests for the integrated audit.
• Assists in the preparation of footnotes, MD&A and financial statement disclosures, ensuring that all disclosures are properly supported.
• Prepares reconciliations, roll-forward schedules and journal entries for various financial statement related accounts at the corporate entities.
• Assists with the preparation of the quarterly earnings per share calculation.
• Assists in the preparation of internal reports for variance analysis budget vs. actuals.
• Assists in the monthly close process and preparation of financial statement fluxes.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications Needed

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
• CPA or in process of licensure, preferred but not required
• At least 3+ years of accounting experience, inclusive of Public Accounting in an Audit/Assurance function required
• Project Management skills; must be able to drive a project forward
• Ability to draft technical accounting research memos
• Highly experience with Microsoft Office required
• Strong organizational, analytical, oral and written communication skills
• Detailed oriented while multi-tasking in a fast-paced company
• Possess creative thinking and ability to resolve issues
• Must be hands-on and work effectively in a demanding environment
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams

Benefits

• Health insurance including medical, dental and vision
• Competitive Salary
• Life and Disability Insurances
• Paid Time Off
• Generous Holiday Schedule
• 401(k) matching with no waiting period
• Employee assistance program
• Referral program
• A great culture!

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!