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Paul Davis Restoration of Downriver Detroit MI

Job Cost Accountant JCA

Paul Davis Restoration of Downriver Detroit MI, Cherry Island, Michigan, United States

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Benefits:

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Free uniforms

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Job Cost Accountant (JCA) Paul Davis Restoration of Downriver Detroit

In‑Office | Full‑Time | Hourly

Reports To:

General Manager / Owner

Schedule:

Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm (Overtime as needed)

About the Role 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.

Core 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

What This Role Is Not

Not a remote or hybrid role

Not a “wait for instruction” position

Not a siloed accounting‑only job

Not suitable for someone who avoids ownership or follow‑through

Compensation & Work Expectations

Hourly rate: $26.00–$30.00 per hour, based on experience

Full‑time, in‑office position (40 hours/week)

Overtime expected during active mitigation or high‑volume periods

This role is hourly to ensure accountability, presence, and operational coverage

This is a key role in a growing operation, with opportunity for advancement and increased compensation as volume increases.

Qualifications

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

Why Join Paul Davis? Paul Davis is an industry leader in restoration and reconstruction. Locally, we are building our foundation the right way, with high standards and clear expectations.

This role is pivotal to the success of the franchise and offers long‑term opportunity for the right person who wants responsibility, stability, and purpose in their work.

Equal Opportunity Employer We support and hire Veterans. Paul Davis Restoration of Downriver Detroit is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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