What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Manager position at SmartStop Self Storage?
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About SmartStop Self Storage
SmartStop® Self Storage is a diversified real estate company in the self-storage industry, operating in the US and Canada. In addition, SmartStop was awarded Newsweeks Best Customer Service in 2021, 2022 & 2023 among Storage Center companies and Reputations 800 Award for 2023.
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Accounting Manager Job Summary
SmartStop Self Storage is looking for an experienced, dedicated Accounting Manager to join our team. This position reports to the Director of Accounting and is responsible for managing the monthly property financial statement close process for approximately 75 self-storage properties, supervising 3 - 5 property accountants, maintaining internal controls, treasury, and internal/external reporting.
Salary range: $110,000 - $115,000 depending on experience discretionary annual bonus (effective for 2024).
Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities
- Manages the preparation of the monthly financial statement close process and property level reporting.
- Manages the assigned property accounting staff.
- Coordinates and reviews monthly reporting from property accountants.
- Assists with Treasury responsibilities for all banking institutions.
- Supports integration of new property acquisitions.
- Coordinates and assists with external financial statement audits.
- Assists in the coordination of all property tax payments.
- Prepares and reviews journal entries and account reconciliations, etc.
- Assists in the preparation of internal reports for variance analysis.
- Prepares supplemental financial schedules.
- Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal government requirements.
- Reviews quarterly property level debt compliance reports.
- Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.
Qualifications Needed
- Bachelors degree in Accounting, Business Administration or comparable work experience.
- 5 years of demonstrated success managing a team.
- Experience in real estate accounting a plus.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and oral and written communication skills a must.
- Be detailed oriented while multi-tasking in a fast-paced company.
- Must be hands-on and work effectively in a demanding environment.
- Be able to adapt quickly to change.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental and vision
- Performance based incentive plan
- 401(k) with a generous company matching
- Ample paid time off (holidays, vacation, sick and personal days)
- Free catered lunch every other Friday
- Free on-site car wash every other week
Diversity
SmartStop® Self Storage, is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. We believe in fostering an environment of inclusion, and seek contributors from all backgrounds to join our dynamic team.
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Salary : $110,000 - $115,000