Corporate Tax 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.

Purpose:

As a member of the company's tax team, the Corporate Tax Accountant is responsible for recording and documenting income and deferred tax journal entries and assisting with the filing of the company’s tax returns and tax compliance for our legal entities and operating partnership. This position requires a motivated professional with strong communication skills and a positive, problem-solving attitude. This person should have extensive tax technical knowledge and the ability to interact with all levels of management throughout the company.

Reports to: Vice President of Tax

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Record and document income tax and deferred tax monthly journal entries timely and accurately, in accordance with GAAP and in a method consistent with company policies
• Support the corporate accounting department by preparing monthly reconciliation of tax balance sheet accounts under supervision of VP, Tax
• Contact federal, state, and local taxing authorities to resolve various tax notices and issues
• Review and prepare tax payment vouchers and tax return mailings
• Prepare tax returns for partnership entities for review by VP, Tax
• Maintain up-to-date taxable income estimates and projections to be reviewed by VP, Tax
• Prepare quarterly REIT tests and help maintain REIT compliance under supervision of VP, Tax
• Review tax basis and attributes of fixed assets, including 721 contributions and 1031 exchanges
• Assist with any state, local or federal tax examinations and audits
• Interface with limited partners throughout the K-1 distribution and composite filing process
• Other indirect tax support

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Tax or Accounting required
• Certified Public Accountant certification or eligibility is a plus
• 1-3 years of tax or accounting experience at a CPA firm or tax experience at another company
• Experience with tax preparation software is a plus
• Experience with a public company is a plus
• Experience in partnership tax accounting and real estate accounting is a plus

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 demanding and fast-paced environment, and a
• Well-organized, analytical, professional with diligent attention to detail, with an
• Ability to successfully manage multiple projects in partnership with individuals at all levels within and outside of the organization.

Travel:

Limited travel determined by needs of business.

Compensation Range:

$60,000 - $80,000. 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:

• Competitive 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.