Staff Temp - Portfolio Accountant (930902)

Purpose Financial•Greenville, SC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Portfolio Accountant is a key contributor to Purpose Financial’s Portfolio & Risk Management team, responsible for accurate cash accounting, high-quality reconciliations, and strong financial controls. The role calls for technical precision, analytical problem-solving, and a commitment to continuous improvement, particularly through process automation and AI-enabled tools. The position monitors daily cash transactions, loan payments, loan balances, and loss reserves; reconciles bank accounts, payment processors, and internal ledgers; investigates variances and aged reconciling items; and prepares timely, accurate journal entries. It also supports month-end close, validates subledger data flows into SAP and Snowflake, assists with audits, and collaborates across Finance, Technology, Treasury, AP/AR, Controller, and Operations. The accountant is expected to identify process and control improvements, use approved AI tools responsibly, document workflows, participate in project testing, and communicate financial information clearly to leadership. The role is based at the company’s downtown Greenville, South Carolina office. The environment is business casual, with free parking, an onsite gym, and free snacks and drinks. Travel is listed as none. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship and must be able to pass a background check.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is preferred.
At least 3 years of progressive accounting experience in cash accounting, bank reconciliations, or general ledger.
Strong understanding of GAAP and reconciliation best practices.
Experience with SAP or a similar ERP system; FloQast for close management.
Excel skills including Power Pivot (DAX), dynamic arrays, XLOOKUP, INDEX-MATCH, and macros.
Intermediate SQL skills with Snowflake or MySQL, including queries, joins, and data validation.
Understanding of generative AI capabilities, limitations, governance, and responsible use.
Demonstrated willingness to learn and apply AI tools to improve productivity and automation.
High integrity, a proactive mindset, and a strong sense of process ownership.
Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong collaboration across Finance, Technology, and Operations.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; adaptability to a changing environment; and comfort working in a dynamic, high-volume, fast-paced environment.
Ability to understand and comply with policies, procedures, and laws governing the company’s industry, business, and products.
Must be eligible to work in the United States without employment-based visa sponsorship and able to pass a background check.
Must have access during the workday to insured, reliable transportation and be able to travel to and be physically present at assigned locations.
Able to meet the physical requirements of the position, including prolonged sitting, occasional standing and walking, various bending and reaching movements, frequent lifting of less than 10 pounds, and occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience in high-volume cash environments or financial services is a plus.

Responsibilities

Monitor daily cash transactions, loan payments, loan balances, and loss reserves.
Reconcile bank accounts, payment processors, and internal ledgers.
Investigate variances, aged reconciling items, and cash differences.
Prepare journal entries and ensure timely, accurate posting of cash activity.
Track cash movements, bank fees, transfers, and settlement activity.
Maintain reconciliation schedules and support month-end close.
Test and validate subledger data flows into SAP and Snowflake.
Collaborate with Technology and Accounting teams to strengthen data accuracy and process integrity.
Provide clear, documented support for internal and external audits.
Identify opportunities to enhance internal controls and reduce manual processes.
Use Teampurpose.io or Microsoft Copilot, with governance, to support documentation, SQL queries, reconciliations, and audit responses.
Document improved workflows, including process maps and data lineage diagrams.
Participate in Finance/IT project testing to support data integrity and process transformation.
Translate complex financial data into clear, concise narratives for leadership.
Partner with Treasury, AP/AR, Controller, and Operations to resolve issues and align on process improvements.

Benefits

Competitive wages
Health and life benefits
Health Savings Account with employer seed contribution
401(k) savings plan with company match
Paid parental leave
Company-paid holidays
Paid time off, including volunteer time
Tuition reimbursement
Business casual environment
Rewards and recognition program
Employee Assistance Program
Downtown Greenville office with free parking, onsite gym, and free snacks and drinks