Accountant, Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst

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Why work at Smart Stop? Smart Stop is a growing organization with tremendous opportunities available. We offer competitive salaries and benefits along with enriching work environments. Ready to join the best team members in the industry?

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 worldby reducing our impact on the environment.

Ladera Ranch CA, Aliso Viejo CA, Irvine CA, Laguna Niguel CA, Lake Forest CA, Mission Viejo CA, San Clemente CA, San Juan Capistrano CA

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Join a Company That’s Changing the Game!
At Smart Stop® Self Storage we believe in embracing change, driving innovation, and elevating every team member’s journey.

About Us

Smart Stop® Self Storage (NYSE: SMA) 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. With a recently acquired third party property management company, we are poised for great growth and success.

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.

Salary: starting at $73,000/yr depending on experience + annual discretionary bonus

Location: Hybrid once fully trained
- Monday & Friday work from home;
Tuesday
- Thursday in-office at our beautiful corporate office in Ladera Ranch, CA

Accountant Job Summary - HYBRID

Reporting to the Accounting Manager, our Accountants are responsible for the monthly property financial statement close process for approximately 20 self-storage properties, maintaining internal controls, treasury, and internal reporting. This is a hybrid position once fully trained:
Tues thru Thurs in office;
Mon & Fri work from home.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

• Produce journal entries, banking and account reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly balance sheets and income statements.
• Analyze budget and actual results to report variances.
• Support integration of new acquisitions as needed.
• Compile a monthly reporting package for each property.
• Other accounting responsibilities and ad hoc projects as assigned.

Qualifications Needed

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or comparable work experience.
• Experience with GAAP financial statements.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel Skills.
• Must possess strong organizational, analytical, and oral & written communication skills.
• Be detailed oriented while multi-tasking in a fast-paced company.
• Ability to adapt quickly to change, working…