SmartStop Storage Advisor: Property Accountant

ABOUT USSmartStop® Self Storage is a diversified real estate company in the self-storage industry.

As a self-managed REIT with a fully integrated operations, it has a team of approximately 390 self-storage professionals focused on growing the SmartStop® Self Storage brand.

SmartStop is the tenth-largest self-storage company in the U.S., with approximately $1.7 billion of real estate assets under management, including an owned and managed portfolio of 150 properties in 19 states and Toronto, Canada and comprising approximately 101,000 units and 11.5 million rentable square feet.

In addition, SmartStop was recently awarded Newsweek’s Best Customer Service 2021 among Storage Center companies.JOB SUMMARYSmartStop® Self Storage is looking for an experienced, enthusiastic individual to join our talented group as a Property Account in our home office located in Ladera Ranch, CA.This position will report to the Accounting Manager and will be responsible for the monthly property financial statement close process for approximately 20 self-storage properties, maintaining internal controls, treasury, and internal reporting.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESProduce journal entries, account reconciliations, etc.Post accounts receivable transactions and handle bank depositsRecord property operating activitiesAnalyze budget and actual results to report variancesSupport integration of new acquisitions as neededPrepare monthly balance sheets and income statementsPrepare supplemental financial schedulesCompile a monthly reporting package for each property for which they are responsibleOther accounting responsibilities QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLSBachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or comparable work experienceExperience in real estate accounting is a plusExperience preparing cash basis and GAAP financial statementsExperience with Microsoft Office requiredGreat Plains and FRx experience a plusStrong organizational, analytical, and oral and written communication skillsBe detailed oriented while multi-tasking in a fast-paced companyPossess creative thinking and ability to resolve issuesMust be hands-on and work effectively in a demanding environmentBe able to adapt quickly to changeexcellent oral and written communication skills as well as the ability to think and act toward innovative / progressive solutionsStrong computer skills (MS Suite office of programs including Word, Excel) PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.Able to sit, stand, walk and use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone to talk and hear.Frequently sit and reach with hands and arms.Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds BENEFITSCompetitive Compensation Package| Annual Bonus PotentialComprehensive Benefit Package | Medical plan | Dental plan | Vision plan401(K) with employer matchSupplemental life insurance | long and short-term disability coverage DIVERSITYSmartStop Storage Advisors LLC, is fully committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.

We will not tolerate discrimination in employment, employment decisions, or in business dealings on the basis of race, color, creed, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, age, sex, sexual orientation, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, political affiliation, status as a parent or any other legally protected status.

We believe in fostering an environment of inclusion, and seek contributors from all backgrounds to join our dynamic team.

SmartStop is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.Disclaimer: This job description is only a summary of typical job requirements and is not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, or duties.PI157868453