What are the responsibilities and job description for the Regional Accountant position at The Budd Group?
Are you ready to elevate your accounting career with a leadership team that coaches you toward your ultimate potential?
The Budd Group is seeking a dynamic, self-driven Regional Accountant to anchor our financial operations in the Columbia region. In this pivotal role, you will go beyond standard data entry to manage the region's entire financial portfolio, serving as a trusted financial partner to our field branch and operations managers.
Pay: Competitive Pay
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) Match, PTO (9 Holidays, 2 Floating, 1 Volunteer Day), HSA/FSA, Life & Disability Insurance
Location: 1501 Main Street, Suite 543, Columbia, SC 29201
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, in-person
Requirements: Strong Accounting Principles, High-Volume Billing Experience, Analytical Mindset
Perks: Career Advancement (Succession Planning), Pay on Demand Cash Back, God-Honoring Culture
About The Budd Group Culture
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. Warning: A fantastic sense of humor is strictly required here—we work hard, support each other like family, and believe that a day without a shared laugh is a day wasted!
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Execute the comprehensive month-end close process with high precision and efficiency.
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Manage the specialty services team's financial portfolio, including job reviews and tracking progress against tight deadlines.
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Prepare and deliver accurate weekly financial forecasting reports.
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Lead weekly forecast presentation calls with the executive leadership team.
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Partner with branch and operations managers to clearly communicate financial principles, handle inquiries, and explain concepts like accruals.
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Navigate and master our multi-system financial landscape (including Coupa and NetSuite) to ensure seamless data flow and accuracy.
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Maintain a benchmark of 95% to 100% data entry accuracy across all job numbers and general ledger accounts.
What You Bring To The Team
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Education: A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field is highly preferred.
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Experience: Proven experience in corporate accounting, job-based accounting, or financial analysis (mid-level experience preferred; this is a "Morgan plus one" level role).
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Technical Skills: Strong understanding of core accounting principles (accruals, general ledger, and forecasting) and high technical aptitude for learning complex software systems.
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Soft Skills: Outstanding communication and people skills, with the confidence to lead Google Meetings and guide cross-functional teams.
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Core Competencies: Exceptional attention to detail, strong self-motivation, and an independent problem-solving mindset (you are resourceful and love finding the answers).
Why Work For The Budd Group
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True Work-Life Balance: We expect normal work hours. We want you home for dinner.
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Leadership Development: We produce leaders. This role is designed for someone who wants a career, not just a job.
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Work Environment: Collaborative, in-person office environment in Columbia, designed to foster deep professional relationships and hands-on mentorship.
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Company Culture: A tight-knit, supportive, and rewarding team culture that actively leverages internal resources and prioritizes promoting from within.
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Comprehensive Perks: Enjoy "Pay on Demand," free online classes, and robust mental health/financial support.
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.