Corporate Accountant

Careers

Leading Together

At Smart Stop, each employee brings unique experience and talent to their position and our true strength comes from collaborating and supporting one another. When we work as a team and lead together, we can achieve extraordinary results.

We are committed to supporting our customers’ changing lives in a warm and welcoming way. We also recognize the importance of change as an organization and, while it is sometimes difficult, it is a necessary part of the process for our company and employees to evolve and grow.

We support our employees by providing positive work environments and embracing their individual pursuits. We contribute to the communities where we live and work through active participation in charitable initiatives. Finally, we care for our world by reducing our impact on the environment.

We’re growing fast — and we want you to grow with us.

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.

About Smart Stop Self Storage

Smart Stop® Self Storage (NYSE: SMA) is one of the largest self‑storage operators in North America and a publicly traded real estate investment trust. Headquartered in Ladera Ranch, California, Smart Stop owns or manages more than 460 self‑storage properties across 35 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., and Canada, comprising over 270,000 units and more than 35 million rentable square feet.

Our fully integrated team of more than 1,000 self‑storage professionals is dedicated to delivering an exceptional customer experience and driving long‑term value for our customers, investors, and communities.

Smart Stop’s commitment to service excellence and workplace culture has been recognized with multiple industry honors, including being named to Newsweek’s Best Customer Service Award (2021, 2023 and 2024), earning the Reputation 800 Award ), and being recognized as a Top Workplace in Orange County ), an award based entirely on employee feedback regarding our culture, leadership, and values.

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!