What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant/ Accounting Specialist position at Paul Davis Restoration of SEWI?
Description
Build accuracy. Drive growth. Help restore communities.
Paul Davis Restoration is growing, and we’re hiring a highly hands-on Staff Accountant / Accounting Specialist to join our Accounting & Finance team. This role is ideal for someone who has worked in a smaller organization, thrives in Excel, understands debits and credits at a deep level, and enjoys owning reconciliations from start to finish.
If you like variety, wear multiple hats, and want visibility into how the business really runs...this is your role.
Why You’ll Love This Role
At Paul Davis, accounting isn’t tucked away in the background, you’ll collaborate directly with leaders, operations teams, and finance partners to:
- Strengthen financial accuracy and controls
- Streamline accounting processes
- Support month-end and strategic reviews
- Help a growing company scale the right way
You’ll work closely with our Director of Accounting & Finance, CFO, and COO while gaining exposure across payroll, job costing, commissions, fleet accounting, and audits.
What You’ll Do
Daily Impact
- Record and analyze activity in the General Ledger (QuickBooks)
- Perform detailed account reconciliations between the GL and sub-systems
- Build and maintain reconciliation schedules and analysis tools in Excel
- Review job/project billings, payments, and closings
- Ensure accurate data transfers between AR platforms and accounting systems
Monthly & Quarterly
- Lead assigned balance sheet account reconciliations—no loose ends
- Prepare journal entries, accruals, and corrections
- Maintain fixed asset schedules and depreciation models in Excel
- Prepare variance analyses using advanced Excel functions
- Update bonus and commission models and review results with leadership
- Monitor credit card spending and internal controls
- Annual & Special Projects
Assist with audit documentation and compliance requests - Document procedures and recommend process improvements
- Serve as backup support across Accounting functions
What We’re Looking For
Critical Skills for Success
- Advanced Excel proficiency (pivot tables, formulas, lookups, reconciliation schedules)
- Strong account reconciliation experience—you know how to track differences and resolve them fast
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Working knowledge of AP, AR, payroll, and fixed assets
- Experience with GL software (QuickBooks or Sage Intacct preferred)
Education & Experience
- Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting (Preferred)
- 2 years of progressive accounting experience
- 1 year performing account reconciliations
- CPA or CPA-candidate strongly preferred
Why Paul Davis?
Paul Davis Restoration helps people recover from fires, floods, and disasters, often on the worst day of their lives. Behind every successful project is a strong financial foundation, and this role is key to making that happen.
We offer:
- Competitive compensation & benefits
- Growth-focused culture
- CPA exam support
- Collaborative leadership team
- Opportunity to shape processes in a scaling organization
Requirements
Paul Davis Restoration does not discriminate on any unlawful basis. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other status protected by law.