Staff Temp - Portfolio Accountant (930902)

Purpose Financial; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Business casual

Rewards program

Employee assistance

Downtown Greenville office

Job summary

Purpose Financial, Inc. is seeking a Portfolio Accountant to join the Portfolio & Risk Management team in Greenville. The role focuses on accurate cash accounting, strong reconciliations, and robust financial controls while leveraging automation and AI-enabled tools.

You will collaborate with Treasury, Accounting, Technology, and Operations to strengthen data integrity, support audits, and drive process improvements. This is a high‑volume environment requiring precision and initiative.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in cash accounting or bank reconciliations.
• Experience in high‑volume cash environments desirable.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and reconciliation practices.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily cash transactions and loan payments.
• Perform reconciliations across bank accounts and ledgers.
• Prepare journal entries and close processes.
• Test data flows between SAP and Snowflake.
• Support audits with clear documentation.
• Identify process improvements and document workflows.
• Collaborate with Treasury, AP/AR, and IT teams.

Skills

Cash accounting

Bank reconciliations

GAAP knowledge

SQL querying

Excel Power Pivot

SAP ERP

Snowflake

FloQast

AI literacy

Process automation

Data integrity

Cross-functional

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Finance degree

Tools

SAP

FloQast

Snowflake

Microsoft Copilot

SQL

Job description

Purpose Financial, Inc. is an innovative consumer financial services company that offers a diverse suite of credit products, promoting financial inclusion and meeting consumers wherever they are. Through its brands, the company is committed to helping customers achieve their version of financial stability in the moment and in the future. Since 1997, Purpose Financial has been a pioneer in the consumer credit and financial services market offering money solutions in over 800 storefronts locations and online lending. Providing services in over 23 states, Purpose Financial employs over 2,500 team members.

At Purpose Financial we are always on the lookout for motivated individuals who share in our values of mutual respect to join our team of outstanding professionals.

We offer:

• Competitive Wages
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• Company Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Business Casual Environment
• Rewards & Recognition Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Office in downtown Greenville that offers free parking, onsite gym, free snacks/drinks

Purpose Financial does not provide employment-based visa sponsorship or other immigration benefits for this position. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or at any time in the future. This includes current or anticipated sponsorship needs within the next 10 years, such as H-1B, E-3, TN, O-1, CPT, STEM OPT, or any work authorization that requires the Company to submit documentation to a government agency or be listed in government records as the applicant’s immigration employer of record. If, after an offer is made, it is determined that sponsorship is required, the offer will be rescinded, and the Company will be unable to proceed because sponsorship is unavailable for this role.

To learn more about Purpose Financial visit Purpose Financial Website .

Position Summary

The Portfolio Accountant is a key contributor to the Portfolio & Risk Management team, responsible for accurate cash accounting, high-quality reconciliations, and strong financial controls. This role requires technical precision, analytical problem‑solving, and a commitment to continuous improvement—especially through process automation and AI‑enabled tools.

Job Responsibility

Cash Accounting & Reconciliations

• Monitor daily cash transactions, loan payments, loan balances, and loss reserves.
• Perform reconciliations across 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

Data Integrity & Systems

• 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, well‑documented support for internal and external audits.

Process Improvement & Automation

• Identify opportunities to enhance internal controls and reduce manual processes.
• Use Teampurpose.io or Microsoft Copilot (with governance) to accelerate 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.

Education Required

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.

Experience Required

• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience in cash accounting, bank reconciliations, or general ledger
• Experience in high‑volume cash environments or financial services is a plus.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and reconciliation best practices.

Technical Skills

• ERP: SAP or similar; FloQast for close management.
• Excel: Power Pivot (DAX), dynamic arrays, XLOOKUP, INDEX‑MATCH, macros.
• SQL: Intermediate Snowflake/MySQL for queries, joins, and data validation.
• AI Literacy: Understanding of generative AI capabilities, limitations, governance, and responsible use.
• Growth Mindset: Demonstrated willingness to learn and apply AI tools to improve productivity and automation.

Core Competencies

• High integrity, proactive mindset, and strong sense of process ownership.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Highly collaborative across Finance, Technology, and Operations

Knowledge Required

Excellent written and verbal communications skills; adaptability and flexibility to changing environment; and comfortable working in a dynamic, high volume, fast‑paced environment. Ability to understand and ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and laws governing our industry/business and products.

Physical Requirements

Sitting for long periods of time; standing occasionally; walking; bending; squatting; kneeling; pushing/pulling; reaching; twisting; frequent lifting of less than 10 lbs., occasional lifting of up to 20 lbs.; driving and having access during the workday to an insured and reliable transportation; typing; data entry; grasping; transferring items between hands and/or to another person or receptacle; use of office equipment to include computers; ability to travel to, be physically present at, and complete the physical requirements of the position at any assigned location.

Travel

None

Attire

Business Casual

Other

Must be eligible to work in the USA and able to pass a background check.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Nearest Major Market: Greenville

Nearest Secondary Market: South Carolina