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

    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 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

    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.