Staff Temp - Accounting

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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

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.

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 Team purpose.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.

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

• 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.
• ERP: SAP or similar;
  Flo Qast 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.

Excellent written and verbal communications skills; adaptability and flexibility to changing environment; and comfortable working in…