Staff Accountant/Accounting Specialist
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Employee discounts
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Training & development
Vision insurance
Build accuracy. Drive growth. Help restore communities.
Paul Davis Restoration is growing and we’re adding a Staff Accountant/Accounting Specialist to our Accounting & Finance team. This role plays a critical part in keeping our financial engine running smoothly through precise reporting, advanced analysis, and exceptional reconciliation work.
If spreadsheets make you happy, variances spark your curiosity, and tying accounts to the penny is your superpower… keep reading.
*This is not a remote position. Applicants must currently live within commuting distance of Waukesha, WI.
Why You’ll Love This Role
At Paul Davis, accounting is front and center. You’ll partner with operations, finance leadership, and cross-functional teams to:
Ensure rock-solid financial accuracy
Build and improve reporting tools in Excel
Streamline processes between systems
Support month-end close and leadership reviews
Bring clarity to complex data
You’ll gain exposure across payroll, commissions, job costing, fleet accounting, audits, and systems integrations.
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
2+ years of progressive accounting experience
1+ year performing complex account reconciliations
Why Paul Davis?
Paul Davis Restoration helps people rebuild after disasters. Your work behind the scenes ensures we can respond quickly, accurately, and compassionately when customers need us most.
We offer competitive pay, strong benefits, growth opportunities, and the chance to make a visible impact in a rapidly growing organization.
If you want a Staff Accountant role where your Excel skills and reconciliation expertise truly matter, we’d love to meet you.