PROPERTY ACCOUNTANT

Accounting Close Specialist

This position is responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely accounting close for both the property management company and the properties it oversees. The role involves performing a wide range of general ledger activities in a multi-entity environment, including journal entries, reconciliations, financial statement preparation, and variance analysis. The ideal candidate will possess strong accounting fundamentals, attention to detail, and analytical skills to support financial accuracy and operational efficiency. Collaboration across departments, adherence to internal controls, and support for audits, tax filings, and system implementations are key components of this role.

Overview:

Denver based National Storage Affiliates (NYSE: NSA) is a leading self-storage REIT with over 1,000 properties spread across 42 states including Puerto Rico as of September 30, 2023. NSA is one of the largest owners and operators of self-storage properties in the U.S.

This is an in-office, Denver-based position.

Principal Job Duties:

• Responsible for supporting the timely and accurate accounting close of the property management company and close of properties managed by the management company
• Perform various general ledger accounting tasks in a complex, multi-entity environment:
• Develop, document and post journal entries
• Cash transactions, Prepaids and accruals, Consolidation and elimination entries
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations for all accounts
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts, supported by best-practice-quality documentation
• Research reconciling items and provide manager with explanations
• Prepare and review financial statements for individual properties and portfolios of properties
• Apply critical thinking and Excel skills to analyze large data sets and find insights into financial results. Includes analyzing variances to budgeted and prior period amounts.
• Assist Property Accounting Manager in preparing recurring and ad hoc management reports
• Review coding of procurement card transactions for accuracy
• Reconcile related party accounts
• Calculate marketing costs and allocations to store
• Work with affiliates to assist in improving and conforming accounting practices, policies and procedures across the National Storage portfolio
• Prepare support in response to internal and external audit request
• Support policies, procedures and internal controls which are in place to protect company assets and ensure financial statement accuracy
• Assist in system implementations
• Complete monthly, quarterly, and annual sales & use tax filings
• Navigate state, city and municipal government requirements to obtain business licenses
• Perform additional tasks and duties as assigned

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and filing cabinets. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit, stand and walk. This position may be required to sit, stand or walk for extended periods of time.

Qualifications:

• 4-year degree in accounting
• Zero to three years accounting experience
• Solid general-ledger accounting skills required
• Working knowledge of internal controls
• Strong communication skills are mandatory
• Experience in real-estate or multi-unit-businesses is a plus
• Both public- and industry-accounting experience is a plus
• Ability to work collaboratively across departmental functions

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports to: Senior Property Accountant

Benefits

• 100% paid medical/vision/dental for employee only plans
• 401(K) with employer match.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• A positive work culture of high integrity team members.
• Opportunities for career development and training.
• A healthy work life balance including quarterly wellness days.

Visa sponsorship is not currently available. Only permanent residents and US 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.

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 perform 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's discretion.