Regional Accountant

Budd Group•Columbia, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Budd Group is seeking a dynamic, self-driven Regional Accountant to anchor its financial operations in the Columbia region. This pivotal role involves managing the region's entire financial portfolio and serving as a trusted financial partner to field branch and operations managers. The position is strategically designed for growth, offering a clear path to step into a leadership role within the first year to manage and mentor future accountants. A fantastic sense of humor is strictly required.

Requirements

Strong Accounting Principles
High-Volume Billing Experience
Analytical Mindset
A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field is highly preferred.
Proven experience in corporate accounting, job-based accounting, or financial analysis (mid-level experience preferred; this is a "Morgan plus one" level role).
Strong understanding of core accounting principles (accruals, general ledger, and forecasting) and high technical aptitude for learning complex software systems.
Outstanding communication and people skills, with the confidence to lead Google Meetings and guide cross-functional teams.
Exceptional attention to detail, strong self-motivation, and an independent problem-solving mindset (you are resourceful and love finding the answers).

Nice To Haves

Career Advancement (Succession Planning)
Pay on Demand + Cash Back
God-Honoring Culture
Leadership Development: This role is designed for someone who wants a career, not just a job.

Responsibilities

Execute the comprehensive month-end close process with high precision and efficiency.
Manage the specialty services team's financial portfolio, including job reviews and tracking progress against tight deadlines.
Prepare and deliver accurate weekly financial forecasting reports.
Lead weekly forecast presentation calls with the executive leadership team.
Partner with branch and operations managers to clearly communicate financial principles, handle inquiries, and explain concepts like accruals.
Navigate and master our multi-system financial landscape (including Coupa and NetSuite) to ensure seamless data flow and accuracy.
Maintain a benchmark of 95% to 100% data entry accuracy across all job numbers and general ledger accounts.