April Housing Affordable Housing in America
April Housing Affordable Housing in America

Accounting Intern

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Overview

April Housing is a leading owner and operator of high-quality affordable housing throughout the United States. Founded in 2022 and headquartered in Los Angeles, April Housing is the asset management business that oversees Blackstone’s affordable housing and LIHTC portfolio. April oversees a portfolio of over 85,000 affordable housing units in approximately 650 communities. April Housing seeks to preserve critical affordable housing stock while providing best in class management and high-quality housing. April is committed to being a fair, transparent, and responsible owner.

April Housing’s long-term commitment to owning affordable housing is supported by Blackstone Funds, predominantly BREIT, a non-listed REIT. This perpetual capital vehicle provides April with a patient and flexible source of capital and plays a critical role in enabling the creation and preservation of more affordable housing. In addition to managing a growing portfolio, April Housing will ensure assets in the existing portfolio remain affordable and in compliance with all rent regulations while making significant improvements and aligning the operations with April Housing’s Standards of Excellence in Residential Operations.

In its pursuit of excellence, April Housing is looking for individuals who share in its mission to provide high-quality housing to affordable residents.

Job Description

The Accounting Intern will report to the Supervisor and collaborate with the Accounting Manager to support a timely and accurate month-end close. Responsibilities include standard monthly tasks, specialized assignments related to limited partnership accounting and assisting with key internal controls to ensure financial reporting quality and GAAP compliance for BREIT.

As of the date on which this job advertisement is posted, the Company anticipates that the base hourly range for this role is $25/per hour (undergrad) – $30/per hour (rising senior).

Responsibilities:

  • Manage daily accounting operations, including journal entries, account reconciliations, SOX compliance, and financial reporting.
  • Review and validate monthly financial packages from third-party providers for accuracy and completeness.
  • Prepare journal entries and analytical data to support month-end close processes.
  • Reconcile general ledger accounts with sub-ledgers and supporting schedules.
  • Collaborate with internal teams and external providers to ensure accurate and timely transaction recording.
  • Compile documentation and respond to internal and external audit requests.
  • Coordinate with the tax team and external tax preparers.
  • Assist the CFO, CAO, Controller, or Accounting and Tax teams with special projects.

Qualifications

Here’s a little about what your background might be: 

  • Pursuing a degree in accounting, finance, real estate, economics, or business with a finance/accounting concentration 
  • Minimum GPA of 3.5 
  • Working knowledge of MS Word and PowerPoint; advanced knowledge of MS Excel preferred 
  • Interest in housing and social equity
  • Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment 
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail 
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills 
  • The ability to laugh at yourself 
  • A commitment to doing things differently and making the world a little bit better 
  • A naturally collaborative nature 
  • Ability to work in a full-time capacity for 10 weeks, summer 2025

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, 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer 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 talent@revantage.com

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