AR/AP Specialist

Lawton Construction & Restoration Inc•Lincoln, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This AR/AP Specialist role is first and foremost about personality and work ethic, supported by solid accounting skills. The right person will take ownership, move fast, think for themselves, and solve problems without hand-holding. We are looking for someone who: Hates wasting time and doesn’t dilly dally through the day. Is laser‑focused, organized, and keeps things moving without constant reminders. Is a critical thinker who notices when numbers don’t look right and digs in to find out why. Is a problem solver who sees issues with invoices, payments, or statements and works to fix them instead of passing them on. Takes ownership of their work and communicates clearly with the team, vendors, and customers. If your natural style is “see it, fix it, finish it”, this job is for you. Who This Role Is NOT For This is not the right position if you: Want a slow, easygoing day with lots of downtime. Need constant direction, babysitting, or reminders to stay on task. Avoid making decisions or feel uncomfortable asking questions and challenging inconsistencies. Get easily overwhelmed when there are multiple deadlines and moving parts.

Requirements

QuickBooks and other accounting or industry software (e.g., NextGear DASH, etc.).
Microsoft Office – especially Outlook and Excel.
Basic accounting theory and how AR/AP flows through the books.
2–5 years of AR, AP, or general accounting experience is preferred.

Nice To Haves

Accounting coursework, certification, or degree is a plus, but a strong work ethic and fast learning matter most.
Experience working with insurance‑related claims, adjusters, TPAs, or restoration projects is a strong plus, especially handling documentation, billing, and follow‑up tied to those claims.
Background in insurance‑related claims or restoration (working with adjusters, TPAs, or claim documentation) is highly preferred

Responsibilities

Prepare and send customer invoices accurately and on time.
Post payments and deposits and keep AR records clean and current.
Monitor aging and follow up on past due accounts professionally and persistently.
Help with reconciliations, reporting, and month‑end close related to AR.
Process vendor and subcontractor invoices, verify against purchase orders, and confirm pricing/terms.
Ensure bills are paid accurately and on time, following company procedures.
Help with job costing, profitability reports, and reconciliations as needed.
Monitor AP emails and respond quickly so nothing sits or gets stale.