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…