Staff Accountant, Hourly

April Housing•Los Angeles, CA

10d

About The Position

April Housing is a leading owner and operator of affordable housing across the United States and supports an affordable housing and Low-Income Housing Tax Credit portfolio. 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 support a timely and accurate month-end close. The role handles advanced accounting activities for affordable housing multifamily limited partnerships, executes internal controls, maintains GAAP compliance, and contributes to process improvements across Corporate Accounting. The ideal candidate contributes to the long-term vision of Corporate Accounting, anticipates operational needs and risks, and develops proactive solutions. They embrace continuous improvement, scalability, automation, and modernization, and collaborate across onshore and offshore resources to ensure accuracy and timeliness.

Requirements

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Finance, or Business.
At least 2 years of relevant accounting experience in both industry and public accounting.
Strong knowledge of GAAP, including consolidations and real estate accounting.
Advanced proficiency in Excel.
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 and ability to work across departments.
Consistent use of sound judgment, discretion, and business acumen.

Nice To Haves

CPA preferred.
Experience with Yardi, FAS, and real-estate-related systems preferred.
Experience in real estate or investment accounting strongly preferred.
Big 4 public accounting experience is a plus.

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), ensuring reported information is complete and accurate.
Provide oversight and guidance to PMCOs to support GAAP compliance and data integrity.
Prepare journal entries and analytical data to support month-end closes.
Support debt accounting, including journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting.
Reconcile general ledger account balances to sub-ledgers or supporting schedules.
Analyze month-over-month and actual-versus-budget variances for balance-sheet and income-statement activity.
Assist in implementing new accounting processes and streamlining existing processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
Work with internal teams and external third-party providers to ensure transactions are recorded properly and timely.
Gather documentation and prepare responses to internal and external auditor requests.
Troubleshoot escalated issues and ensure 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.