Real Estate Development Accountant - Hybrid Role

Reef; Lehi (UT); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Generous Health Plan with HSA Match

Flexible Paid Time-off

Daily Company Lunches

Cell Phone Service Allowance

Discounts at Company-owned Resorts and

Golf Courses

Job summary

Reef Capital, a Utah-based investment and development firm, is seeking an Accountant, Real Estate Development to manage day-to-day accounting for real estate entities and investments. The role provides exposure to multi-entity consolidations, GAAP reporting, and intercompany transactions while partnering with the Controller to grow ownership of close and reporting processes.

The position requires 2–4 years of progressive accounting experience in real estate development, strong attention to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting is required.
• 2–4 years of progressive accounting experience, with exposure to real estate development and construction.
• High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple entities and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across accounting, construction, asset management, and investment teams.
• CPA license or active pursuit of CPA licensure a plus, not required.
• Experience or interest in utilizing AI tools.

Responsibilities

• Maintain day-to-day accounting for assigned real estate development entities and operating real estate investments, including entities within a joint venture or SPE structure.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP, including standard elimination entries for intercompany transactions, under the review of the Controller.
• Support accounting for real estate-specific transactions under ASC 360 (Property, Plant & Equipment) and ASC 842 (Leases), including capitalization of development costs and lease classification.
• Perform month-end close tasks for assigned entities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Assist in preparation of year-end tax financial statements, helping coordinate information requests from external tax preparers.
• Manage intercompany and related-party billing tasks, ensuring proper documentation for shared services, management fees, and cost allocations.
• Issue invoice payments and help monitor cash positions across the entity structure.
• Prepare ad hoc reporting and data summaries for management as needed.
• Identify opportunities to improve and automate recurring reports and close-related processes.
• Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Interest in AI tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA licensure pursued

Job description

Reef Capital, a Utah-based investment and development firm, is seeking an Accountant, Real Estate Development to manage day-to-day accounting for real estate entities and investments. The role provides exposure to multi-entity consolidations, GAAP reporting, and intercompany transactions while partnering with the Controller to grow ownership of close and reporting processes.

The position requires 2–4 years of progressive accounting experience in real estate development, strong attention to