Accounting Intern

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 Blackstones affordable housing and LIHTC portfolio. 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 Housings 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 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 Housings 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.

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

Heres 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.

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EEO Statement

April Housing is an equal opportunity 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