Accountant II

Description

Lima One Capital is seeking a detail-oriented and tech-savvy Staff Accountant to join our Accounting team. This role plays a key part in supporting our monthly accounting and reporting functions within a fast-paced, growth-oriented real estate lending environment. The ideal candidate brings strong foundational accounting skills, a continuous improvement mindset, and the ability to leverage modern ERP and AI-powered tools to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of our accounting workflows. If you are passionate about accounting, excited by innovation, and eager to grow within an industry-leading organization, we want to hear from you.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end, quarter-end close and year-end processes, ensuring tasks are completed accurately and on time
• Prepare and post journal entries with proper documentation and support for general ledger accounts
• Support the preparation of monthly financial statements and management reporting packages
• Reconcile bank statements to the general ledger monthly, identifying and resolving outstanding items in a timely manner
• Prepare and review balance sheet account reconciliations across key accounts including cash, loans receivable, debt (line of credit), accrued liabilities, and intercompany accounts
• Investigate and resolve reconciling items and discrepancies, escalating issues to senior staff as needed
• Assist in the preparation of internal and external financial reports, ensuring accuracy and completeness of data
• Utilize Campfire ERP to process transactions, maintain the general ledger, and execute close activities
• Leverage AI tools including Claude and Shortcut to draft reports, analyze data, automate repetitive accounting tasks, and manage workflow deliverables
• Query Snowflake data warehouse to extract financial data in support of reporting and reconciliation activities
• Build and maintain Tableau dashboards and visual reports to communicate financial trends to leadership
• Write and troubleshoot SQL queries to extract, validate, and analyze financial data across systems; use Python or similar scripting tools to automate recurring accounting tasks and streamline data analysis

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field or 4+ years of related accounting experience in lieu of a 4-year degree may be considered. 
• 2-4 years of accounting experience, preferably in financial services, mortgage lending, or real estate
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• 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
• Strong organizational skills with proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict close deadlines; experience working in a SOX-compliant environment preferred

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 [email protected] (Subject: Agency Partner Request).