Staff Accountant/Accounting Specialist

Paul Davis Restoration of Southeast WI & Northern IL

Staff Accountant/Accounting Specialist

Waukesha, WI
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    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.