Accounting Supervisor - Hybrid

SmartStop Self Storage•Ladera Ranch, CA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

At SmartStop� Self Storage, we believe in embracing change, driving innovation, and elevating every team member�s journey. SmartStop� 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 sunny Ladera Ranch, California, SmartStop owns or manages more than 460 self-storage properties across 35 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., and 4 provinces in 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. SmartStop�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 (2022-2023), and being recognized as a Top Workplace in Orange County (2022-2024), an award based entirely on employee feedback regarding our culture, leadership, and values. We�re growing fast � and we want you to grow with us.

Requirements

Bachelor�s degree in Accounting or Business Administration required.
Minimum 5 years of direct experience required.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Mastery of accounting and tax preparation software.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
Must be a team player!

Responsibilities

Oversees and reviews monthly financial statement packets from Property Accountants.
Works with the property Accountants and Operations staff to resolve outstanding bank reconciliation issues.
Assists Director of Accounting in monitoring deposit verifications.
Reviews and monitors the properties for various aspects including, but not limited to: reviewing loan escrow activities, ties GL balances to loan statements; compiles loan covenant reporting requirements; manages property insurance claim issues; other items as assigned.
Assists with dash report auditing and processing monthly uploads; audits new store set-ups.
Reviews sales tax packages; streamlines sales tax reporting; provides quarterly sales tax rate updates.
Performs other related duties as assigned.