National Storage Affiliates Trust

Corporate Staff Accountant

Job

Corporate Staff Accountant

Company:

National Storage Affiliates Trust is a real estate investment trust headquartered in Greenwood Village, Colorado, focused on the ownership, operation and acquisition of self storage properties predominantly located within the top 100 metropolitan statistical areas throughout the United States. As of March 31, 2022, the Company held ownership interests in and operated 1,061 self storage properties located in 42 states and Puerto Rico with approximately 68.4 million rentable square feet. NSA is one of the largest owners and operators of self storage properties among public and private companies in the United States. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.nationalstorageaffiliates.com. NSA is included in the MSCI US REIT Index (RMS/RMZ), the Russell 2000 Index of Companies and the S&P MidCap 400 Index.

Reports to: Accounting Manager

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Reconcile balance sheet accounts
  • Record journal entries
  • Cash reconciliation
  • Prepare support in response to internal and external audit requests
  • Prepare preliminary property acquisition entries using closing statements
  • Assist corporate accounting team in preparing recurring and ad hoc management reports
  • Variance analysis

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required
  • 1 - 3 years of accounting experience
  • Solid general-ledger accounting skills required
  • Experience with public company reporting and SOX compliance is a plus
  • Certified Public Accountant is a plus

While not required, prior real estate industry experience is beneficial.

A successful candidate will have the ability to work collaboratively and independently within the company and should be a:

  • Self-motivated, team-oriented individual with excellent verbal and written communication skills who is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, and a
  • Well-organized, analytical, professional with diligent attention to detail, and
  • An individual willing to embrace change in a growing business.

Strong systems skills using a variety of software systems including advanced Excel and Word. Experience using Sage 100 is helpful.

Salary Range: $60,000 - $70,000. Actual compensation will be based on your skills and experience.

FLSA Status:  Exempt

Location:  Greenwood Village, CO

Working Conditions and Physical Demands:

  • Works in an indoor office
  • Use of office equipment and computers
  • Occasional lifting of supplies and materials from time to time
  • Positions in this class typically include extended sedentary positions, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, movement and repetitive motions

Work Hours and Benefits:

  • Flex work schedule with opportunities to both collaborate in the office and work from home.
  • Competitive salary, PTO, and benefits (health/vision/dental).
  • Paid holidays
  • 100% paid health/vision/dental etc. for employee only plans with up to $3,500 funding towards HSA. 
  • 401(K) with employer match
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Discount Program
  • A positive work culture of high integrity team members.
  • Opportunities for career development and training.
  • A healthy work life balance.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work for the position.  They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, duties, and skills required.  All personnel may be required to duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.  All job descriptions are subject to change.  Job functions and/or responsibilities can be amended at any time at management discretion.

At this time sponsorship is not available. Only permanent residents and citizens will be considered.

NSA OP, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Employment and promotional decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a covered veteran or any other basis of discrimination prohibited by applicable local, state, or federal law. No question in our application process is used for the process of limiting or excluding any applicant's consideration for employment on such grounds.