Financial Reporting Senior Accountant

Job Description
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At Extra Space Storage, if it matters to you, it matters to us! It is a fascinating time to be at Extra Space Storage! We’re an S&P 500 company that hasn’t stopped growing since our founding in 1977. Today we are a New York Stock Exchange -traded company leading the self -storage industry in more ways than one. But in order to maintain this lead, we need exceptionally motivated, capable, and driven people like you. We offer a fast -paced collaborative environment where each of us directly contributes to the company’s success. Come join us and find out why so many of our employees recommend us as a great place to work.<\/span>
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As the Financial Reporting Senior Accountant you will play a vital role in the Company’s corporate financial reporting. In this role, you will be responsible for assisting in the day -to -day corporate close process and preparation of financial reports, including our SEC and ESG reporting. This position is located at our corporate offices in Salt Lake City, Utah and has a hybrid working schedule.
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Responsibilities:
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• Assist in the preparation of quarterly financial reports for public filings with the SEC
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• Perform due diligence and regular monitoring of the Company ESG metrics and data
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• Work with communications team to draft responses to ESG inquiries from interested parties and rating agencies.
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• Collaborate with communications and legal teams to create ESG data and content for SEC reporting and external presentations
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• Corporate general ledger reconciliations and review
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• Financial analysis
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• Audit support
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• Research technical accounting issues and prepare technical accounting memos
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  Qualifications:
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  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
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  • Minimum of three years of accounting experience, some public company experience preferred
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  • Experience or work related to the filings of public companies
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  • Strong communication skills across organizational levels
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  • Project management skills
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  • Time management; ability to meet important deadlines
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  • Creative thinking and problem -solving
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  • High degree of attention to detail
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    Required Competencies:
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    • Critical thinking
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    • Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Excel
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    • Comfortable working with computers and automated accounting systems
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    • Adaptability
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    • Workiva and XBRL experience helpful
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    • Outstanding collaboration and teamwork skills
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    • Strong organizational and problem -solving skills
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      Requirements<\/h3>

      Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
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      Minimum of three years of accounting experience
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      Experience or work related to the filings of public companies
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      Benefits<\/h3>

      Dental Insurance
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      Medical Insurance
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      Vision Insurance
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      Work From Home
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      Paid Time Off<\/div>

      
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