Senior Accountant (Corporate Accounting)

April Housing•Los Angeles, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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
Proven experience as a Senior Accountant with a track record of strong team and business results
BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, or Business
Minimum of 4 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

Responsibilities

Perform and review journal entries, account reconciliations, SOX internal control procedures, and financial reporting.
Review and analyze monthly financial packages from third‑party property management companies (PMCOs) for completeness and accuracy.
Provide oversight and guidance to PMCOs to ensure GAAP compliance and data integrity.
Support accounting for capital transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, refinances, and resyndications.
Review loan draw packages for resyndicated properties to ensure all activities are properly coded to the correct projects and G/L accounts.
Prepare and review consolidation and elimination entries in accordance with accounting standards.
Analyze month‑over‑month and actual to budget variances for both balance sheet and income statement activity.
Review annual audited financial statements for limited partnerships and coordinate with external auditors.
Prepare and review GAAP disclosures for the company’s audited financial statements.
Identify opportunities to enhance accounting processes and lead implementation of improvements.
Collaborate with internal teams and PMCOs to ensure accurate and timely transaction recording.
Gather documentation and prepare responses for internal and external audit requests.
Oversee complex accounting activities, including high‑volume reconciliations and financial data analysis.
Manage, train, and support remote accounting team members in India.
Resolve escalated issues promptly to maintain workflow continuity.
Maintain and update standard operating procedures for key accounting processes.
Support special projects for the CFO, CAO, Controller, and Partnership Accounting leadership.
Prepare ad hoc analyses and reporting as needed.