Senior Accountant I

Job description

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Lima One Capital is one of the nation's premier lenders to residential real estate investors, and our Accounting team sits at the center of that growth. We are seeking a technically fluent Senior Accountant I who is as comfortable architecting an efficient data workflow. This role owns key pieces of our monthly close, financial reporting, and reconciliation work in a fast-paced, high-volume real estate lending environment, using our modern AI-embedded ERP (Campfire) as the operational backbone.

Beyond traditional accounting responsibilities, you will be expected to connect and optimize the broader technology ecosystem, including Campfire, Snowflake, Tableau, SQL, Claude, and Shortcut. Your focus will be on creating scalable, integrated solutions that reduce manual effort, eliminate data silos, and enable the team to spend more time delivering insights rather than moving data.

If you combine strong accounting fundamentals with intellectual curiosity, initiative, and a passion for using technology to modernize financial operations, we would love to hear from you. We are looking for someone who brings integrity, a strong work ethic, confidence in driving change, and excitement for helping build the future of accounting through automation and AI.

Responsibilities

Own assigned areas of the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close, ensuring tasks are completed accurately and on time

Serve as a power user of the Campfire ERP, leveraging its embedded AI capabilities to process transactions, maintain the general ledger, and execute close activities

Design and maintain workflows that connect Campfire, Snowflake, Tableau, and AI tools (Claude, Shortcut) so data flows cleanly between systems without manual rework or duplicate entry

Write, troubleshoot, and optimize SQL queries against the Snowflake data warehouse to extract, validate, and reconcile financial data in support of reporting and reconciliation activities

Leverage AI tools including Claude and Shortcut to draft reports, analyze data, and automate repetitive tasks, freeing capacity for higher-value analysis

Build and maintain Tableau dashboards and visual reports to communicate financial trends to leadership

Properly record business transactions for loan funding and the sale of all products

Review bank accounts daily for loan funding and sale transactions

Reconcile monthly bank and loan account balances

Maintain supporting schedules and balance sheet account reconciliations

Partner with Accounts Payable on vendor accruals and cutoff testing

Maintain compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements

Prepare internal and external financial reports, ensuring accuracy and completeness of data

Review Staff Accountant processes and journal entries, providing coaching and feedback

Contribute to process improvement and automation initiatives across the Accounting team

Requirements5+ years of experience in accounting

Moderate to advance level of Excel knowledge

Experience at a high-volume mortgage loan originator or servicer is preferred but not required

Tech-savvy with a genuine interest in working across modern accounting and data platforms; experience with accounting ERP systems and familiarity with Campfire, Snowflake, Tableau, or AI-assisted tools (Claude, Shortcut) a strong plus

Working knowledge of SQL for querying and analyzing data; basic coding or scripting experience (e.g., Python) is a plus for automating reports and streamlining data analysis

Ability to work in a challenging and rewarding environment that provides great avenues for personal development

Strong organizational skills with proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict close deadlines; experience working in a SOX-compliant environment preferred

Possess a mindset for perpetual process improvement and efficiency

What We Offer

Industry Leading Benefits: Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability

Hospitalization and Accidental Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts - Health and Dependent Care

Health Savings Account

Safe Harbor 401K with company match

Growing Families Support (including paid parental leave, infertility support and assistance, childcare reimbursement, and elder care)

Pet Insurance

Work Life Balance: 12 paid time off days and 5 sick days, in addition to 12 paid holidays - that's about a month of time to rest, relax, and recharge every year.

Career Development: We prioritize the growth and success of our team members. You'll benefit from continuous learning opportunities, dedicated mentorship, and the chance to refine your skills and advance your career.

New Headquarters: Join us in our brand new, thoughtfully designed office in the heart of Downtown Greenville (parking is paid for!)

Why Lima One?

At Lima One Capital we're relentlessly focused on a simple but powerful goal: to be the nation's premier lender for real estate investors. Inspired by that vision, every member of our team is driven by our mission to create opportunities for our customers and employees by educating, empowering, and financing real estate investors who are building, improving, and stabilizing their neighborhoods and communities nationwide. Loans Funded: $10+ billion in loans funded, 30k loans closed since 2010

Geography: 46 states + D.C. where we revitalize neighborhoods

Employees: ~250 employees with competitive benefits and perks

Stability: Backed by the immense resources of MFA Financial, a publicly traded mortgage REIT with 25 years of proven success

Veteran Founded: Founded by 2 US Marine Corps veterans, we proudly approach every deal and decision with grit, determination, boldness, and integrity

Recognized by the Inc.5000 as one of America's fastest growing companies, Lima One specializes in providing real estate investors with financing for their rental, fix-and-flip, and new construction projects. The company is distinguished as one of South Carolina's Best Places to Work and Top Workplaces. Lima One is headquartered in downtown Greenville, South Carolina. Learn more about us at limaone.com.

Lima One Capital does not sponsor H1B Visas. To be considered for employment, a candidate must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer and not require sponsorship, now or in the future.

Notice to Third Party Recruiters and Agencies

Lima One Capital does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a fully executed agreement for a specified position, Lima One Capital has no obligation to pay any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without an agreement, Lima One Capital explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, referrals, or candidate submissions, including those communicated to a member of the Human Resources team or a hiring manager, shall be deemed the property of Lima One Capital. If you or your agency would like to be considered as a future recruiting partner, please email (Subject: Agency Partner Request).

Worksite address

greenville, SC, 29610, US

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