Position: Job Cost Accountant (JCA)
Position/Office Location: Lynchburg, VA
Reports To: General Manager
Join our growing team at Paul Davis Restoration in Lynchburg as a Job Cost Accountant (JCA), where your organizational skills and attention to detail will be key to our day-to-day operations in a business that plays a critical role in our community. We help families put their lives back together after suffering catastrophic losses, and with that comes the opportunity for an incredibly fulfilling career where you know you are having an impact on the world around you. We believe what we do matters, but who we do it for--and who we do it with--matters even more. We place significant emphasis on our team culture and building a dynamic environment where you can excel, have a healthy life/work balance, and have a little fun along the way. We’re looking for a dynamic individual who not only possesses a solid foundation in bookkeeping and basic accounting principles, but who can also bring a positive, can-do attitude to a fast-paced work environment. If that sounds like you, we welcome the opportunity to get to know you better and talk about a potential fit with our top notch team!
What does a JCA with Paul Davis do?
- Coordinate and lead front office activities, including greeting visitors, receiving incoming calls, coordinating with vendors, and managing office operations.
- Directly assist the Owner and General Manager by coordinating all phases of job costing, performing basic bookkeeping duties with support from a professional bookkeeping service and CPA, managing accounts receivable and payable, and reconciling accounts.
- Maintain all accounting, computer and financial records for the company.
- Assist in the preparation of financial reports, with appropriate enablement and support.
- Use software tools including QuickBooks, restoration industry platforms, Google Workspace, and Microsoft Office to ensure effective business operations.
- Support team by managing email correspondence with customers and vendors, scheduling appointments, and organizing meetings.
- Handle additional tasks as needed to support various departments, including occasional support to insurance and construction project documentation.
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Execute their job with empathy for customers and a sense of urgency, while communicating effectively through modern technology.
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 out of their work. We love creating an opportunity for our team members, offering a variety of webinars for the Job Cost Accountant to stay motivated and updated on new technologies, regulations, procedures, etc.
Built upon principles of customer service, dynamic decision-making and leadership, we have the tools to continue our rapid growth. Our team puts emphasis into living our Vision, Mission and Values to be more than just a service provider – our JCA position is pivotal to the success of the franchise.
Values: Deliver what you promise. Respect the individual. Have pride in what you do. Practice continuous improvement.
Vision: To provide extraordinary care while serving people in their time of need.
Mission: To provide opportunities for great people to deliver Best in Class results.
Why The Team Needs You? At Paul Davis, we help homeowners put their lives together after a traumatic event. If you can perform in stressful situations, have excellent communication skills, knowledge of accounting, debits and credits, QuickBooks and would enjoy the reward of working in a fast-paced environment, come join us. Everyone within Paul Davis needs to have a world-class work ethic, serious attention to detail and love to help people. The JCA works with owners, general managers, and the office staff to ensure that all jobs are costed properly, accurately, and follow the guidelines for Job Cost Accountant. You will be practicing continuous improvement every day as you establish rapport with insurance carriers, customers, vendors, subcontractors, adjusters, agents and fellow team members!
Team Compensation and Benefits:
- Leadership Development - our company grows from the inside. If you are determined and motivated enough, ask about participation in our leadership development initiative to grow your career and explore new opportunities
- Monthly cross-training opportunities to advance your career
- Flex schedule - at Paul Davis we are committed to our team and their well-being. We have instituted the ability for flex hours that ensures team members get the time they need for personal matters while still being able to work full time.
- Paid training
- Health, dental and vision insurance
- Referral program
- Great culture and team dynamic
- Competitive salaried pay based on experience and certification
Team Qualifications (Requirements):
- Desire to join a world-class team and contribute a positive attitude
- Dedication to customer service
- Ability to remain calm under pressure and adapt to dynamic environments
- A true team player with a sense of humor and a proactive attitude
- Organized but flexible. Must be able to prioritize and manage time
- Experience with, or willingness to learn, office software and technology necessary for the efficient, day-to-day, successful operation of a small business
- Excellent communication skills
- Fluent in English
- Valid driver's license with a clean record
- Have the ability to work nights/weekends and overtime, if needed
- Desire to continually learn new things
- Familiarity with the insurance, construction, or cleaning industry is beneficial but not required
Role on the Team (Job Responsibilities):
- Public Relations and Engagement -- establish a rapport with insurance carriers, customers, vendors, subcontractors, adjusters, agents and fellow employees
- Focus and dedication to providing excellent customer service.
- Assist other team members when needed and foster a positive working relationship with other departments.
- Be a great representative of our brand!
- Collecting information-possess strong listening and communication skills, ask questions and monitor various aspects of the business to detect problems
- Manage all phases of job costing
- Manage the daily operations of the franchise as needed when the general manager is not available
- Maintain all accounting, computer and financial records
- Request and maintain updated Workplace Safety certificates & insurance coverage for subcontractors
- Finalize timesheets and process payroll
Please apply if you think you have what it takes to serve others and deliver a world-class service when others need it the most. We are looking forward to discussing this opportunity with you.
We support and hire Veterans and First Responders, and we are an Equal Opportunity Employer!
