Staff Accountant, Hourly
About The Position
April Housing is seeking a Staff Accountant to join its Corporate Accounting team. The role reports to the Corporate Accounting Manager or Supervisor and works closely with the Director to support a timely and accurate month-end close. It handles advanced accounting activities for affordable housing multifamily limited partnerships, including internal controls, GAAP compliance, and process improvements. The Staff Accountant performs daily accounting and reporting work, reviews monthly financial packages from third-party property management companies, supports debt accounting, analyzes account balances and variances, and assists with audit requests and process documentation. The role collaborates with internal teams and external providers and may also support special projects and ad hoc analyses. The position is hourly, with an advertised base compensation range of $40.86 to $48.07 per hour. The company describes its work as supporting affordable housing and the preservation of housing stock.
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 work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Collaborative approach and ability to work across departments.
- 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 Four 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 to verify the completeness and accuracy of reported information.
- Provide oversight and guidance to property management companies to support GAAP compliance and data integrity.
- Prepare journal entries and analytical data to support month-end close.
- 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-to-budget variances for balance sheet and income statement activity.
- Assist with implementing new accounting processes and streamlining existing processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
- Coordinate with internal teams and external third-party providers to ensure transactions are recorded properly and on time.
- Gather documentation and prepare responses to internal and external auditor requests.
- Troubleshoot escalated issues and ensure timely, effective resolution.
- Document and update standard operating procedures for key accounting processes.
- Provide special project assistance to the CFO, CAO, Controller, or Accounting and Tax teams.
- Produce ad hoc reports and analyses as needed.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage.
- Retirement savings plan.
- Paid holidays.
- Paid time off (PTO).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
