Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

Together, we're more. Denton House is the boutique design studio within Areté Collective, specializing in architecture, interior design, planning, and landscape architecture for luxury residential, hospitality, and mixed-use projects. Based in Holladay, UT, we are known for delivering thoughtful, design-driven solutions. Our integrated, multidisciplinary approach allows us to support complex projects from concept through completion while maintaining a strong commitment to quality, creativity, and operational excellence.

The Staff Accountant is responsible for general and project accounting, reconciliations, financial reporting, and supporting departmental operations. This role partners closely with internal teams to ensure accurate financial data, streamline accounting processes, and provide timely insights that support informed business decisions across the studio.

What you'll do:

General Accounting:

• Prepare monthly bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts, including bank, retainers, prepaid, credit card payables, and payroll expenses.
• Assist with financial analysis, management reports, and budget-to-actual comparisons.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.

Project Accounting:

• Track project-related costs, budgets, and billings for design projects.
• Collaborate with project managers to review cost reports, verify coding accuracy, and provide project-level financial insights.
• Assist with project set up and maintenance.
• Monitor A/R and assist with collection efforts.
• Participate in the continuous improvement of billing and payment processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Other responsibilities:

• Assist with tax preparation by preparing schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Contribute to the creation and maintenance of accounting tools.
• File and track monthly sales tax in numerous states.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives to streamline accounting operations and enhance reporting accuracy.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

1. Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
2. 2+ years of accounting experience, real estate development, construction, or professional services experience preferred.
3. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel; NetSuite experience preferred.
4. Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines under pressure.
5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

We offer:

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off, holidays, and parental leave
• Professional growth opportunities

About us:

Denton House is the award-winning global design studio within Areté Collective specializing in integrated architecture, interior design, planning, and landscape architecture. With more than 25 years of experience, the firm collaborates closely with clients and development partners to create distinctive, high-end environments, from luxury residences and hospitality spaces to master planned community amenities, grounded in thoughtful placemaking and refined aesthetics. Headquartered in Salt Lake City with additional design presence in Austin and Cabo San Lucas, Denton House is known for its multidisciplinary approach and commitment to delivering exceptional, site-specific design solutions.

We are actively seeking to create a diverse work environment because teams are stronger with different perspectives and experiences. Areté Collective provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.