Senior Accountant I

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 detail-oriented Senior Accountant I to own key pieces of our monthly close, financial reporting, and reconciliation work in a fast-paced, high-volume real estate lending environment.

You will work in a modern ERP (Campfire) and use AI-powered tools such as Claude and Shortcut to automate the repetitive parts of accounting workflows and partner directly with the Accounting Manager, Accounts Payable, and our external auditors. If you bring strong values, a great work ethic, assertiveness, and a continuous improvement mindset, and you are excited by innovation and eager to grow within an industry-leading organization, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Own assigned areas of the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close, ensuring tasks are completed accurately and on time
• Utilize Campfire ERP to process transactions, maintain the general ledger, and execute close activities
• Prepare internal and external financial reports, ensuring accuracy and completeness of data
• Leverage AI tools including Claude and Shortcut to draft reports, analyze data, and automate repetitive tasks, freeing capacity for higher-value analysis
• 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
• Provide information to auditors and tax preparers for year-end reports and filings
• Maintain compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements
• Review Staff Accountant processes and journal entries, providing coaching and feedback
• Contribute to process improvement and automation initiatives across the Accounting team

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting
• 5+ 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
• Experience with accounting ERP systems and familiarity with Campfire, Snowflake, Tableau, or AI-
• assisted tools (Claude, Shortcut) a strong plus
• 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 year