Job Cost Accountant
Paul Davis Restoration
What Does a Job Cost Accountant Do?
- Manage all phases of job costing within our Project Management software and QuickBooks accounting software, exercising independent judgment in reviewing, analyzing, and resolving job-cost discrepancies.
- Help manage and coordinate the daily business operations of the franchise when the owner is unavailable, including answering phones, making operational decisions, directing staff and vendors, and resolving business issues as they arise.
- Maintain and oversee all accounting, computer, and financial records for the franchise, working directly with the franchise's CPA on financial reporting and compliance matters.
- Be empathetic and show a sense of urgency while communicating through modern technology.
Role on the Team (Job Responsibilities)
- Establish and maintain rapport with insurance carriers, customers, vendors, subcontractors, adjusters, agents, and fellow employees, exercising independent judgment in managing these relationships.
- Independently manage all phases of job costing, including analysis and resolution of costing discrepancies.
- Collect and analyze information – exercise strong listening and communication skills, ask questions, and independently monitor various aspects of the business to detect and resolve problems.
- Maintain and oversee all accounting, computer, and financial records.
- Request and maintain updated workplace safety certificates and insurance coverage documentation for subcontractors.
- Oversee entry of timesheets and processing of payroll for the franchise's non-exempt employees.
- Independently manage the daily operations of the franchise as needed when the owner is not available, including directing staff, making operational decisions, and resolving issues that arise.
- Focus on and dedication to providing excellent customer service.
- Assist other team members when needed and foster a positive working relationship with other departments.
- Serve as a strong representative of our brand.
Team Qualifications (Requirements)
- Desire to join a world-class team and contribute a positive attitude.
- Dedication to customer service.
- Organized but flexible; able to prioritize and independently manage time and competing responsibilities.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written English as necessary to prepare and review financial and accounting records, communicate with insurance carriers, customers, vendors, subcontractors, adjusters, and agents, and perform the essential functions of this role. We will consider the specific communication abilities required for the essential functions of this role on an individualized basis.
- Prior accounting, bookkeeping, or job-costing experience, with demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment in financial analysis and decision-making.
- Prior experience with QuickBooks Online
- Ability to work additional hours as needed to meet business deadlines, consistent with this role's exempt status.
- Desire to continually learn new things.
If you require a reasonable accommodation to perform any essential function of this role, or during the application or interview process, please contact us so that we can engage in an interactive discussion with you about possible accommodations.
Employment Classification
This is a full-time, salaried, exempt position under California's administrative exemption. The role requires office work directly related to the management and general business operations of the franchise, the regular exercise of discretion and independent judgment, and that the Job Cost Accountant be primarily engaged (more than half of working time) in that qualifying work.
Because this is an exempt position, the Job Cost Accountant is not eligible for overtime pay, and California's meal- and rest-period premium-pay rules do not apply in the same way they do to non-exempt employees; the company nonetheless encourages reasonable meal and rest breaks consistent with sound business practice.
Team Compensation and Benefits
- Leadership development – our company grows from within. Motivated team members can ask about participating in our leadership development initiative to grow their careers and explore new opportunities.
- Monthly cross-training opportunities to advance your career.
- Schedule flexibility – we are committed to the well-being of our team. As an exempt, salaried position, this role has flexibility in managing daily start and end times and attending to personal matters, provided the essential duties and responsibilities of the role are fulfilled.
- Paid training.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Referral program.
- Great culture and team dynamic.
- Bonus opportunities based on performance.
Why Join The Team?
Paul Davis is an industry leader in restoration and reconstruction for insurance providers and commercial properties throughout the United States and Canada. We are growing locally and have career opportunities for individuals who want purpose from their work. We love creating opportunities for our team members, offering a variety of webinars for the Job Cost Accountant to stay motivated and updated on new technologies, regulations, and procedures.
Built on principles of customer service, dynamic decision-making, and leadership, we have the tools to continue our rapid growth. Our team puts emphasis on living our Vision, Mission, and Values to be more than just a service provider – the Job Cost Accountant position is pivotal to the success of the franchise.
Why The Team Needs You
At Paul Davis, we help homeowners put their lives together after a traumatic event. If you can perform well in stressful situations, have excellent communication skills, a strong working knowledge of accounting principles (including debits and credits), proficiency with QuickBooks, and would enjoy the reward of working in a fast-paced environment, come join us. Everyone within Paul Davis needs a world-class work ethic, serious attention to detail, and a genuine desire to help people. The Job Cost Accountant works independently and in partnership with the owner and office staff to ensure all jobs are costed properly and accurately, exercising discretion and professional judgment in doing so. You will practice continuous improvement every day as you establish rapport with insurance carriers, customers, vendors, subcontractors, adjusters, agents, and fellow team members.
Please apply if you believe you have what it takes to serve others and deliver world-class service when it is needed most. We look forward to discussing this opportunity with you.
We support and hire Veterans, and we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Since 1966, Paul Davis has been an industry leader in the areas of property damage mitigation, reconstruction and remodeling. With more than 370 offices in our franchise network, the company serves residential, institutional, and commercial customers and clients across the United States and Canada.
We have built our heritage one project at a time, establishing a reputation for performance, integrity and responsibility among customers and carriers alike. Whether property damage is caused by water, fire, smoke, storms or other disasters, we deliver on our promise to deliver excellence, expertise and a customer experience that is second to none. At Paul Davis, our passion for quality drives everything we do.
Our Vision:
To Provide Extraordinary Care While Serving People In Their Time Of Need.
Our Values:
Deliver What You Promise
Respect The Individual
Have Pride In What You Do
Practice Continuous Improvement
Our Mission:
To provide opportunities for great people to deliver Best in Class results