Job Description

It’s not easy being stuck in a job. Join a company that cares about you. We’re listed on multiple "Best Places to Work" awards including Forbes, and Glassdoor. We’re an S&P 500 company that hasn’t stopped growing since our founding in 1977. Self-storage is our product, helping people is our passion. Grow with us.

The Tax Accountant aids in the preparation and filing of Federal and State tax returns on behalf of the Company and its JV partnerships. The Tax Accountant will work closely with other members of the financial tax team.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Assists in the preparation of U.S. Federal & State income tax filings from beginning to end (i.e. tax planning, data collection, work-paper preparation and issue analysis, tax estimates and extensions, return preparation, return filing, tax payments)

  • Aids in the preparation of the ASC 740 Financial Reporting for Income Taxes (Provision) on a quarterly and annual basis

  • Prepares and reviews tax depreciation books on a monthly and annual basis

  • Recognizes and analyzes tax issues and conducts tax research

  • Helps in the preparation of monthly sales tax filings

Job Specifications

  • A tactful, pro-active, and professional personality is required

  • Excellent analytical, verbal, and written communication skills

  • Highly motivated with confidence to independently address issues

  • Working knowledge of tax preparation software preferred

  • Ability to work under tight deadlines

  • Demonstrate proficient knowledge of computer related skills and accounting systems, including Microsoft Word and Excel

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor's Degree in accounting or related field required

  • Master’s Degree preferred

  • Some tax experience helpful

We pride ourselves on hiring top talent and provide the following benefits and more:

  • Well-defined career paths

  • Qualify for Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits on Day 1

  • Health Savings Account (HSA) with company match or Flexible Spending (FSA)

  • Company paid Life, AD&D, and Short & Long Term Disability

  • 401K with company match after 90 days of service

  • Holiday pay and paid time off

  • Flexible work schedule with work from home opportunities

  • Extensive Wellness Program and various Employee Discount Programs

  • Personal Health Advocate

  • Onsite Fitness Center

  • Free soda, coffee, and drinks all day every day and much, much more!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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Extra Space Storage is the second largest operator of self-storage facilities in the U.S. Since we were founded in 1977, we’ve taken the storage industry by storm. In 2015 alone we added 1.6 billion dollars in new acquisitions to our already large property portfolio.

The cornerstone of Extra Space Storage is successful partnerships with our stakeholders, partners, investors and customers. Our goals are driven by an impassioned, dedicated workforce that thrives in the innovation-driven corporate environment. We are the best at getting better!

Our Team Makes Us EXTRAordinary

Knowledge is power and experience is valuable. This is why we strive to attract the best candidates for every position at Extra Space Storage. Every position is valuable to our success from our executive management team to corporate employees, on-site managers and our call center team.

Offering a Career Path Paved with Innovation and Satisfaction

Attracting the best candidates in any field requires a commitment to job satisfaction. At Extra Space Storage, job satisfaction is high, which is why we have one of the best retention rates in the business. We know that our success depends on our team loving their jobs!

An Extra Space employee is number-one valued and knows they are invaluable to the team, customer and company. They are also passionate and enjoy a challenging and rewarding career path armed with the tools they need to succeed. Add a fun work culture and spectacular offices and you’ll see why Extra Space is an amazing place to work.



Posted 30+ Days Ago

Full time

R-30637

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