Staff Accountant

About the Company

At April Housing, we’re building a team of bold, mission-driven professionals who are motivated by meaningful work and energized by collaboration. Our work supports a clear purpose of expanding access to high-quality housing, and each role plays an important part in advancing that mission. You’ll collaborate shoulder-to-shoulder with some of the most talented experts in the industry, gaining hands-on exposure that helps you grow your skills and broaden your perspective from day one. Our environment is dynamic, fast-paced, and evolving, designed to support curious, ambitious people as they take on new challenges and develop capabilities that translate throughout their careers.

April Housing is a leading owner and operator of high-quality affordable housing across the United States. Founded in 2022 and headquartered in Los Angeles, we are a portfolio company of Blackstone Real Estate, supporting the affordable housing and LIHTC (Low-Income Housing Tax Credit) portfolio. Our mission is clear: preserve critical affordable housing stock while delivering exceptional management and high-quality homes to the communities we serve. We are committed to being a fair, transparent, and responsible owner, backed by Blackstone Real Estate to invest in the creation and preservation of affordable housing for the long run.

About the Role

The Staff Accountant is a key member of the accounting team reporting to the Corporate Accounting Manager or Supervisor and working closely with the Director to contribute to a timely and accurate month-end close. This position is responsible for advanced accounting activities related to affordable housing multi-family limited partnerships and includes executing critical internal controls, maintaining GAAP compliance, and driving process improvements across Corporate Accounting.

The Ideal Candidate

• Thinks strategically and contributes to the long-term vision of Corporate Accounting.
• Anticipates operational needs, identifies risks, and implements proactive solutions.
• Embraces continuous improvement with a focus on scalability, automation, and modernization.
• A high-performer, collaborative team player across onshore and offshore resources, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily accounting operations including journal entries, account reconciliations, SOX internal control procedures, and financial reporting.
• Process monthly financial packages from third-party property management companies (PMCOs) to ensure completeness and accuracy of reported information.
• Provide oversight and guidance to PMCOs to ensure GAAP compliance and data integrity.
• Prepare journal entries and other analytical data to support month-end closes.
• Support the accounting for debt, including journal entries, reconciliation, and reporting.
• Reconcile general ledger account balances to the sub-ledger or supporting schedules.
• Analyze month-over-month and actual budget variances for both balance sheet and income statement activity.
• Actively assist in implementing new accounting processes and streamlining existing processes to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
• Work closely with other teams in the organization and external third-party providers to ensure that all transactions are recorded properly and timely.
• Gather documentation and prepare responses to requests from internal and external auditors.
• Troubleshoot escalated issues and ensure that they are handled timely and effectively.
• Document and update operating standard procedures for key accounting processes.
• Provide special project assistance to the CFO, CAO, Controller, or Accounting and Tax.
• Produce ad hoc reports and analyses as necessary.

Skills

• Advanced proficiency in Excel; experience with Yardi, FAS, and real-estate-related systems preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in high-volume environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to develop and implement processes and procedures.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across departments.
• Consistent use of sound judgment, discretion, and business acumen.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, or Business.
• 2+ years of relevant accounting experience in both industry and public accounting.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, including consolidations and real estate accounting.
• CPA preferred.
• Experience in real estate or investment accounting strongly preferred.
• Big 4 public accounting experience is a plus.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable laws. A criminal background check is required due to the nature of the role, which involves access to sensitive financial and confidential information.

Pay

Base Compensation Range: $40.86 to $48.07 hourly. The actual base compensation range may vary based on factors such as location and experience.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).