Staff Accountant

Job Description – Corporate Staff Accountant

Company:

National Storage Affiliates is a self-administered, self-managed real estate investment trust, dedicated to the ownership, operation, and acquisition of self-storage facilities. Through third party acquisitions, contributions from its prior Participating Regional Operations (“PROS”), and joint venture partnerships, as of December 31, 2024, NSA has ownership in and operates 1,074 self-storage properties located in 42 states and Puerto Rico with approximately 70.2 million rentable square feet. NSA is one of the largest owners and operators of self-storage facilities among public and private companies in the U.S.

Reports to: Senior Corporate Accountant

Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Record and document routine monthly and quarterly journal entries timely and accurately, in accordance with GAAP and in a method consistent with company policies
• Identify and record daily cash transactions
• Record journal entries for monthly interest accruals, loan payment and draw activity, distributions, and bank fees
• Assist with monthly reconciliation preparation under supervision by senior corporate accountant
• Support quarterly review and annual review procedures performed by external financial statement and controls audits
• Assist corporate accounting team in preparing recurring and ad hoc management reporting, research transactions and issues as requested

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 or eligibility is a plus

While not required, prior real estate industry experience or public accounting 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 or similar mid-market ERP is helpful.

Salary Range:

$60,000 - $76,000. Actual compensation will be dependent on your experience.

FLSA Status:  

Exempt

Location: 

Greenwood Village, CO

Benefits:

National Storage Affiliates Trust offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• Medical Insurance                                          
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• HSA/FSA
• 401(K)
• Performance based bonus incentive plan
• Accrued Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount Program

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

National Storage Affiliates Trust 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.