Job Cost Accountant JCA

Paul Davis Restoration•Brownstown, MI

3d•$26 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

This is not a traditional accounting job and not a passive admin role. The Job Cost Accountant is the financial and operational backbone of our restoration business. This role owns job costing from the moment work begins , supports daily operations when ownership is unavailable, and serves as the in-office hub during active mitigation work. Restoration is an emergency business. When jobs are active, we are here . This role is in-office and hands-on by design . If untracked costs make you uncomfortable, if numbers that don’t reconcile bother you until they’re fixed, and if you take pride in owning responsibility instead of waiting for instruction, this role may be a strong fit. This Role Is a Fit If You: Feel urgency when labor, equipment, or costs are unaccounted for Understand that job costing starts before an estimate is written Proactively pull information from Lead Technicians and the field Take ownership without needing step-by-step direction Can confidently answer phones and communicate with clients, vendors, and partners Are dependable, present, and comfortable being the in-office hub during active jobs If you are looking for remote work, frequent work-from-home flexibility, or a role that waits for direction before acting, this position will not be a fit . We are specifically looking for candidates who have stayed in prior roles long enough to fully own outcomes, corrections, and accountability — not just exposure.

Requirements

Strong sense of ownership and accountability
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Highly organized with the ability to prioritize independently
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, interruption-heavy environment
Fluent in English
Valid driver’s license with a clean record
Ability to work overtime, nights, or weekends if required
Desire to continually learn and improve

Responsibilities

Job Costing & Financial Tracking
Set up jobs in QuickBooks as soon as work begins
Track labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractor costs daily
Assign costs accurately to the correct job and phase
Monitor costs even when no estimate exists yet
Identify discrepancies early and investigate immediately
Ensure no costs “float” untracked
Field & Operations Coordination
Maintain regular communication with Lead Technicians
Proactively gather: Labor hours Equipment deployed and removed Job progress updates Verify information against time records and RMS notes
Communication & Documentation
Answer incoming calls professionally and empathetically
Communicate clearly with homeowners, adjusters, vendors, and team members
Maintain detailed, accurate notes in RMS
Represent the company with confidence and discretion
Administrative & Compliance Support
Assist with TPA onboarding and compliance
Maintain accounting and job documentation in coordination with CPA
Track subcontractor insurance and safety documentation
Enter timesheets and assist with payroll processing