Staff Accountant — Real Estate GAAP & Process Automation

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 the 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 enabling us to invest in the creation and preservation of affordable housing for the long run. We are making a bold commitment to preserving affordable housing across the country. April Housing is dedicated to ensuring our assets aligned with high standards of excellence, including ongoing property improvements and elevated resident services. We’re looking for individuals who share our commitment to excellence and believe in the impact that thoughtful, well-executed work can have on communities. If you’re driven by purpose, value collaboration, and are excited to grow while contributing to something meaningful, April Housing offers a place to build experience, expand your impact, and do work that matters. Position Overview 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. Job 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 the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the California Fair Chance Act and any other applicable city, county, or local ordinances. Good cause exists for a criminal background check because one of the material duties of this position requires access to sensitive financial information and confidential and proprietary information and accordingly requires the candidate to possess a high level of integrity and discretion. The Company faces a significant risk to its business operations or business reputation if a criminal history check is not performed. A criminal history that has a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with these material duties may potentially result in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. Base Compensation Range $40.86 To $48.07 Hourly. This represents the presently-anticipated low and high end of the Company’s base compensation range for this position. Actual base compensation range may vary based on various factors, including but not limited to location and experience. Benefits : The Company provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO). The additional total direct compensation and benefits described above are subject to the terms and conditions of any governing plans, policies, practices, agreements, or other materials or documents as in effect from time to time, including but not limited to terms and conditions regarding eligibility. Please review the Job Applicant Privacy Notice. EEO Statement April Housing is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant, employee, or other covered person based on any legally recognized basis, including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, race, color, caste, immigration status, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), protected leave status, domestic violence victim status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations, if you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please email View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr April Housing