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SmartStop Self Storage•Ladera Ranch, CA

33d•$110,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting and Internal Controls will assist in all items necessary for the preparation of internal and external reporting for the Company.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
At least 3+ years of accounting experience, inclusive of Public Accounting in an Audit/Assurance function required
Project Management skills; must be able to drive a project forward
Ability to draft technical accounting research memos
Highly experience with Microsoft Office required
Strong organizational, analytical, oral and written communication skills
Detailed oriented while multi-tasking in a fast-paced company
Possess creative thinking and ability to resolve issues
Must be hands-on and work effectively in a demanding environment
Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams

Nice To Haves

CPA or in process of licensure, preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Assists with the preparation and filing of quarterly and year-end external financial reports with the SEC, forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K and other SEC filings as necessary.
Assists in technical accounting research and accounting position memos.
Assists with reviewing and documenting major corporate events, including significant agreements, investments, debt and equity offerings, and assesses their accounting impacts, keeping track thereof and ensuring appropriate disclosure.
Provides support in the preparation of the quarterly earnings releases and related financial supplement and supporting schedules, ensuring they are consistent with SEC filings.
Assists in the review and documentation of purchase price allocation for newly acquired properties.
Maintains internal controls (SOX) and works with outsourced internal audit firm.
Assists in satisfying external audit support requests for the integrated audit.
Assists in the preparation of footnotes, MD&A and financial statement disclosures, ensuring that all disclosures are properly supported.
Prepares reconciliations, roll-forward schedules and journal entries for various financial statement related accounts at the corporate entities.
Assists with the preparation of the quarterly earnings per share calculation.
Assists in the preparation of internal reports for variance analysis budget vs. actuals.
Assists in the monthly close process and preparation of financial statement fluxes.
Performs other related duties as assigned.