Senior Accountant

Job Description

General Ledger Accounting, Reporting, Process Improvement, SAP, Analytical Skills, MS Excel, Communication Skills, Team Player, Multi-tasking, Intercompany Transactions, Consolidation, Internal Control Testing, Audit Preparation, Adjusting Journal Entries, Expense Allocations, Financial Analysis

As the Senior Accountant you will demonstrate a deep knowledge of general ledger accounting and reporting and provide innovative solutions for process and policy improvement. You will play a critical role extracting and analyzing information from SAP to determine if accruals or adjustments are required. Our group’s work product has high visibility, consisting of internal reporting and analysis reviewed by the CFO, CEO, other members of senior management, the Board of Trustees, and reporting to the SEC.

As a result, this team member will have the opportunity to demonstrate their capability to meet and exceed the high standards of the group.

• Ensures the integrity of accounting information by recording, verifying, and entering transactions encompassing but not limited to payroll, benefits, travel expenses, insurance, cash movement.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts, generate and record adjusting journal entries to ensure accurate reporting.
• Summaries financial results by collecting information and preparing internal monthly reporting and analysis of consolidated results to management.
• Maintains allocation schedule and oversees monthly expense allocations.
• Participate in the preparation of quarterly reporting and analysis for the Board of Trustees.
• Adherence and preparation of support for internal control testing.
• Prepare audit schedules and assist the independent auditors in their inquiries proactively identify and drive process improvements and standardization.

• Must have at least 5 years’ General Ledger experience.
• Minimum four-year degree in Accounting.
• Strong analytical, accounting, and intellectual skills/capacity.
• Advanced computer skills, especially in MS Excel, knowledge of SAP and Blackline is a plus.
• Self-starter with ability to multi-task and work under strict reporting timelines.
• Ability to develop cooperative relationships within all levels of the organization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Public Storage is an equal opportunity employer and embraces diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Sponsorship for Work Authorization is not available for this posting. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.