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Public Storage Property Tax Accountant in Glendale, California

Company Description

With more than 2,600 locations nationwide, Public Storage is the leader in the self-storage industry, and given our number of tenants, we may very well be the world's largest landlord. We've experienced unprecedented growth over the past four decades, and it's in no small part due to the dedicated team that has helped us become an S&P 500 industry leader, the country's largest real estate investment trust (REIT), and the most recognizable name in self-storage.

Job Description

We are looking for a high potential and highly motivated individual to join our Tax Department as a Property Tax Accountant in Glendale, CA

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Collaborate with the team to accurately input new properties in property tax management software and maintain changes monthly.

  • Prepare month-end journal entries and accruals and reconcile various allocation, liability and expense accounts.

  • Analyze monthly balances of property tax accounts to ensure accuracy.

  • Assist with monthly and quarterly variance analyses for management reporting.

  • Verify tax amounts on pre-close escrow statements and monitor properties to request payment or issue funds if re-proration is necessary.

  • Communicate with other departments and tax jurisdictions to find solutions to problems.

  • Support and cross train with others in the department.

  • Review processes for efficiency and improvement and assist in implementation and documentation.

  • Assist with ad-hoc reporting and special projects as needed.

Compensation

Base Pay Range : $85000 - $105000

Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of our total awards approach to compensation which is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses or incentives.

Qualifications

  • A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.

  • 3+ years related experience and/or training.

  • Ability to work collaboratively with different levels of staff and management .

  • Understanding of financial statements and knowledge of Real Estate terminology.

  • Excellent organizational skills and advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel.

  • Ability to analyze data and apply judgement, strong attention to detail and focus on meeting deadlines.

  • Experience with OneSource is a plus.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

We are united under one common goal – creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees feel valued, included, and excited to be part of a best-in-class team. With over 5,000 team members from all different races, backgrounds, and life experiences, we celebrate inclusion and value the diversity each person brings to Public Storage. We believe our commitment to diversity and inclusion makes us a stronger Company and instills a sense of pride across our teams and the customers we serve.

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