Regional Accountant

About the role

The Budd Group is seeking a dynamic, self-driven Regional Accountant to anchor our financial operations in the Columbia region. This pivotal role involves managing the region's entire financial portfolio, serving as a trusted financial partner to our field branch and operations managers.

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.

Requirements

• 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).
• 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).

Perks

• Career Advancement (Succession Planning)
• Pay on Demand + Cash Back
• God-Honoring Culture

About The Budd Group

The Budd Group is a family-owned, God-honoring company that has been a leader in facility solutions for over 50 years. We believe in treating our employees with respect and providing a "Professional Coach" environment where you are empowered to own your role. We value hard work, but we value your time and family even more.

What You’ll Do / Key Responsibilities

• This position is strategically designed for growth, offering a clear path to step into a leadership role within your first year to manage and mentor future accountants.
• 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.

Education and Experience

• 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).

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of core accounting principles (accruals, general ledger, and forecasting).
• High technical aptitude for learning complex software systems.

Soft Skills

• Outstanding communication and people skills.
• The confidence to lead Google Meetings and guide cross-functional teams.

Core Competencies

• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong self-motivation.
• An independent problem-solving mindset (resourceful and loves finding the answers).

Company Culture

We believe in treating our employees with respect and providing a "Professional Coach" environment where you are empowered to own your role. We value hard work, but we value your time and family even more.

Work Environment

A collaborative, in-person office environment in Columbia, designed to foster deep professional relationships and hands-on mentorship.

Comprehensive Perks

• "Pay on Demand"
• Free online classes
• Robust mental health/financial support

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Budd Group Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.