Senior Accountant I

Senior Accountant ILima 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.ResponsibilitiesOwn assigned areas of the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close, ensuring tasks are completed accurately and on timeServe as a power user of the Campfire ERP, leveraging its embedded AI capabilities to process transactions, maintain the general ledger, and execute close activitiesDesign and maintain workflows that connect Campfire, Snowflake, Tableau, and AI tools (Claude, Shortcut) so data flows cleanly between systems without manual rework or duplicate entryWrite, troubleshoot, and optimize SQL queries against the Snowflake data warehouse to extract, validate, and reconcile financial data in support of reporting and reconciliation activitiesLeverage AI tools including Claude and Shortcut to draft reports, analyze data, and automate repetitive tasks, freeing capacity for higher-value analysisBuild and maintain Tableau dashboards and visual reports to communicate financial trends to leadershipProperly record business transactions for loan funding and the sale of all productsReview bank accounts daily for loan funding and sale transactionsReconcile monthly bank and loan account balancesMaintain supporting schedules and balance sheet account reconciliationsPartner with Accounts Payable on vendor accruals and cutoff testingMaintain compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirementsPrepare internal and external financial reports, ensuring accuracy and completeness of dataReview Staff Accountant processes and journal entries, providing coaching and feedbackContribute to process improvement and automation initiatives across the Accounting teamRequirements5+ years of experience in accountingModerate to advance level of Excel knowledgeExperience at a high-volume mortgage loan originator or servicer is preferred but not requiredTech-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 plusWorking 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 analysisAbility to work in a challenging and rewarding environment that provides great avenues for personal developmentStrong organizational skills with proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict close deadlines; experience working in a SOX-compliant environment preferredPossess a mindset for perpetual process improvement and efficiencyWhat We OfferIndustry Leading Benefits:Medical, Dental and Vision InsuranceLife Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term DisabilityHospitalization and Accidental InsuranceFlexible Spending Accounts – Health and Dependent CareHealth Savings AccountSafe Harbor 401K with company matchGrowing Families Support (including paid parental leave, infertility support and assistance, childcare reimbursement, and elder care)Pet InsuranceWork 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 2010Geography: 46 states + D.C. where we revitalize neighborhoodsEmployees: ~250 employees with competitive benefits and perksStability: Backed by the immense resources of MFA Financial, a publicly traded mortgage REIT with 25 years of proven successVeteran Founded: Founded by 2 US Marine Corps veterans, we proudly approach every deal and decision with grit, determination, boldness, and integrityRecognized 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 AgenciesLima 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 View email address on click.appcast.io (Subject: Agency Partner Request).