Job Cost Accountant

About this Role

When disaster strikes, Paul Davis Restoration helps families and businesses recover from fire, water, mold, and storm damage. As a Job Cost Accountant, you have an integral role in helping to restore more than just properties, but also peace of mind. The Job Cost Accountant ensures accurate tracking of all financial activity related to restoration projects, helping maintain healthy cash flow and strong job profitability. This role is central to ensuring that Paul Davis Restoration of NW Chicago operates efficiently, invoices accurately, and supports customers, insurance partners and our parent franchisor with clear financial documentation.

Why Our Team Needs You

We need a detail-oriented, organized professional who enjoys financial accuracy, problem-solving, and supporting operations. This role is ideal for someone who values structure, consistency, and being a key contributor behind the scenes.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Track and record job-related costs including labor, materials, and subcontractors.
• Maintain job cost ledgers and reconcile against budgets.
• Prepare accurate invoices for customers and insurance carriers.
• Reconcile vendor invoices and subcontractor pay applications to project budgets.
• Monitor accounts receivable and support collections.
• Work closely with project managers to ensure accurate billing and documentation.
• Support monthly, quarterly and year-end closing processes.
• Maintain compliance with GAAP and Paul Davis policies.

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay Range: $45,000-55,000 (based on experience).
• Health, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Paid time off and sick days.
• Performance bonuses and referral incentives.
• Paid training and certification reimbursement.
• Career development and leadership pathways.
• Supportive, positive team culture where your work makes an impact.

Our Culture and Values

We’re more than just a service provider—we’re people who care deeply about our community and the customers we serve. We operate by four guiding Core Values:

• Deliver what you promise.
• Respect the individual.
• Have pride in what you do.
• Practice continuous improvement.

Vision: To provide extraordinary care while serving people in their time of need.

Mission: To provide opportunities for great people to deliver Best in Class results.