Staff Accountant, Hourly

April Housing•Los Angeles, CA

6d•$41 - $48•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
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

Nice To Haves

CPA 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) 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.