Staff Accountant / Loan Coordinator

About Nilson Homes

At Nilson Homes, we are committed to building more than homes. We build communities and create exceptional experiences for our homeowners. As one of Utah's leading homebuilders, we pride ourselves on quality craftsmanship, customer satisfaction, and a collaborative team culture that empowers employees to grow and succeed.

Position Summary

Nilson Homes is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Staff Accountant / Loan Coordinator to support our accounting and financial reporting functions. This role will split time between construction loan coordination and accounting responsibilities.

The ideal candidate has a positive attitude, a strong work ethic, and enjoys working with lenders and team members across multiple departments. This position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to a growing company.  We are looking for a team member who enjoys collaboration, embraces change, and is excited to help improve systems and processes across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Construction Loan Coordinator

• Coordinate and monitor construction loan requests from contract execution through loan closing.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for lenders, title companies, and internal stakeholders regarding loan-related matters.
• Maintain accurate and complete records and update internal tracking systems.
• Schedule and coordinate loan closings with lenders and title companies.
• Monitor loan status and proactively identify potential delays or issues.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, lending requirements, and applicable regulations.

Accounting Operations

• Prepare monthly account reconciliations, including bank reconciliations.
• Record and verify monthly journal entries.
• Record job closings and review job-related financial information.
• Assist with reconciliations of job cost and bank accounts.
• Manage accounting transactions for smaller, noncorporate companies.
• Ensure financial data is accurate, complete, and timely.

Reporting & Compliance

• Assist with annual reporting requirements, including:

• • 1099 preparation and filing
  • Personal property reporting
  • Insurance audits
• Support internal and external audits as needed.

Budgeting & Process Improvement

• Partner with the Controller to produce budget reporting and analysis.
• Help develop, document, and improve accounting processes.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2+ years of accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred

• Experience in homebuilding, construction, real estate, or lending environments.
• Experience with job costing or construction accounting.
• CPA eligibility or progress toward certification is a plus.

Why Join Nilson Homes?

At Nilson Homes, our team members are the foundation of our success. We value integrity, teamwork, accountability, and a commitment to excellence. If you enjoy working with people, solving problems, and helping families achieve homeownership, we'd love to hear from you.