Senior Accountant-Projects & Operations

Salary Range: $65,000.00 To $80,000.00 Annually

Cole West
is a real estate development group focused on developing master planned communities, residential lots, urban in-fill communities, and mixed-use properties throughout the state of Utah. We are founded on the principles of creating value through thoughtful land planning, progressive architecture, and exceptional project-level execution. Using these strategies, we create extraordinary communities that are distinguished by these unique traits and deliver superior returns while elevating the greater fabric of our surrounding communities.

We are looking for a Senior Accountant – Project & Operations to join our accounting team and take ownership of key accounting functions across multiple business lines, projects, and entities.

This role will own the month-end close process for assigned business lines while supporting cash flow, lender draws, debt management, credit cards, audits, and other operational accounting needs.

We are looking for someone who has strong accounting fundamentals, takes ownership of their work, and enjoys finding better ways to get things done. An important part of this role is using technology, automation, and AI tools to reduce manual work, improve accuracy, and make accounting processes more efficient.

• Own the month-end close for assigned business lines and entities, including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and financial reporting.
• Maintain accurate general ledger records and research and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare and manage construction, lender, partner, and other draw packages supporting company cash inflows.
• Maintain debt and loan schedules, reconciliations, and lender reporting.
• Manage accounting processes related to company credit cards, including coding, documentation, and reconciliations.
• Assist with annual financial statement audits and supporting schedules.
• Serve as a back-up for Accounts Payable and support other accounting functions as needed.
• Identify opportunities to improve and automate accounting processes using AI, advanced Excel, and other technology.
• Assist the VP of Accounting with financial analysis, reporting, and special projects.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Accounting experience with the ability to independently manage responsibilities and deadlines.
• Strong Excel and computer skills with the ability to quickly learn new systems.
• Comfortable using—or eager to learn—AI, automation, and emerging technology to improve accounting processes.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• A proactive, accountable mindset and the ability to work effectively across departments.

Preferred:
Experience in construction, real estate development, homebuilding, project or multi-entity accounting, lender draws, debt schedules, or Newstar Enterprise.

This is not a role where we are looking for someone to simply process transactions and follow the same procedures year after year.

We are looking for someone who wants to take ownership, solve problems, improve processes, and grow with the organization. You will have the opportunity to work across multiple business lines, gain exposure to a wide range of accounting and financial activities, and help us use technology to build a more efficient and scalable accounting department.