Senior Accountant, Tax at April Housing in Los Angeles, CA

Senior Accountant, Tax

Location: Los Angeles, CA · Hybrid

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.

Position Description

Senior tax accountants report directly to the tax managers and have advanced knowledge and experience in tax compliance. They oversee more complex tasks and provide guidance to junior staff, ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of tax filings and various tax analyses.

Job Responsibilities

• Oversight review of federal, state, and local tax returns for April’s property partnerships on a timely basis
• Gather accounting information, obtain necessary clarification on issues noted, and communicate with various departments concerning any questions that arise
• Provide clear communication of review comments and observations to applicable third-party tax accounting firms
• Address escalated issues promptly
• Review partnership and corporate legal documents as needed to ensure accurate preparation of tax returns in line with the agreements
• Work with other internal teams in the organization to ensure that all transactions are correctly recorded and timely
• Assist in providing BREIT and other investors with required annual tax reporting
• Assist with the planning, developing, and executing internalization of tax returns from external consultants and leveraging of Center of Excellence resources
• Review calculations and returns of federal and state taxable income for certain upper-tier partnership, corporate, and disregarded entities prepared by staff
• Assist with the mailing and electronic filing of tax returns
• Review monthly tax estimates impacting BREIT, including tax gain/loss calculations
• Conduct research as necessary to determine compliance with tax laws; read periodicals to maintain knowledge about changing tax laws, planning opportunities, and filing requirements
• Assist with the documentation and administration of filing tax returns on a timely basis
• Research, resolve, and respond to state and federal tax notices
• Consider ways to streamline processes to optimize efficiency and resources
• Provide support on special projects and ad hoc reporting and analyses as necessary
• Mentor staff accountants and assist in their professional development
• Demonstrate a high attention to detail and willingness to learn

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a public accounting firm or tax department
• Strong working knowledge of partnership and corporate federal and state taxation

• Ability to work on issues where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors
• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action
• Normally receives little instruction on day-to-day work and general instructions on new assignments
• Detail oriented and possess strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment
• Can collaborate across functional areas and work with various teams
• Proficiency with spreadsheets and tax preparation software

Preferred:

• Advanced tax degree and/or CPA certification
• Prior real estate income tax experience
• Knowledge of REIT and/or low-income housing taxation
• Experience with Sage Fixed Assets

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 and 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.

Base Compensation Range:

$90,000.00 To $120,000.00 Annually. This represents the presently-anticipated low and high end of the Company’s base compensation range for this position. Actual base compensation range may vary based on various factors, including but not limited to location and experience.

Total Direct Compensation: This job is also eligible for discretionary bonus and incentive compensation on an annual basis.

Benefits: The Company provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

The additional total direct compensation and benefits described above are subject to the terms and conditions of any governing plans, policies, practices, agreements, or other materials or documents as in effect from time to time, including but not limited to terms and conditions regarding eligibility.

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EEO 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