Servpro Of Downtown Seattle and Bellevue

FRANCHISE JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:	Staff Accountant	Division/Department:	Finance
Reports to:	Owner/General Manager	New/Replacement:	.......................................
Pay:	Hourly	Exempt/Non-Exempt:	Exempt
Date Prepared:	.......................................	Last Revision Date:	May 2026

Summary:

The Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting the financial operations of a fast-paced disaster restoration and reconstruction company specializing in water, fire, mold, biohazard, and reconstruction services. This role ensures accurate financial reporting, job cost tracking, accounts payable/receivable management, and compliance with company financial procedures.

The ideal candidate thrives in a deadline-driven environment, understands project-based accounting, and can work closely with operations, project managers, estimators, and leadership to maintain financial accuracy and operational efficiency.

Primary Responsibilities:

Financial & Accounting Operations

Maintain accurate general ledger entries and account reconciliations
Assist with month-end and year-end close processes
Prepare journal entries and supporting documentation
Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and intercompany transactions
Support preparation of financial statements and management reports
Monitor cash flow and assist with forecasting

Job Costing & Restoration Accounting

Review job costing for mitigation, reconstruction, and abatement projects
Track project profitability and margin performance
Verify proper coding of labor, materials, subcontractors, and equipment usage
Assist with WIP (Work In Progress) reporting and revenue recognition
Ensure synchronization between operational software and accounting systems
Support estimate-to-invoice financial accuracy

Accounts Payable & Receivable

Process vendor invoices and subcontractor payments
Monitor customer receivables and assist with collections efforts
Verify insurance claim payments and mortgage check processing
Maintain lien release documentation and vendor compliance files
Assist with customer billing and invoice reconciliation

Operational Support

Work closely with Project Managers and Operations Managers regarding:
- Job budgets
- Purchase orders
- Change orders
- Vendor costs
- Billing discrepancies
Assist with audit preparation and documentation requests
Maintain organized digital and physical accounting records
Support implementation and improvement of accounting processes and controls

Education and Experience Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
2+ years of accounting experience required
Construction, restoration, or project-based accounting experience strongly required
Understanding of:
- Job costing
- WIP schedules
- Revenue recognition
- Accounts payable/receivable
Experience with accounting software such as:
- QuickBooks
- Workcenter or restoration management software experience preferred
Advanced proficiency in:
- Microsoft Excel
- Data analysis and reporting
Strong organizational and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
High attention to detail and accountability
Experience in the disaster restoration, construction, or insurance repair industry
Familiarity with:
- Insurance claim processes
- TPA/program work
- Restoration workflow systems
- Job profitability analysis
Experience supporting field operations teams

Physical and Work Environment Requirements:

Primarily office-based with occasional jobsite visits if needed
Ability to sit, stand, and work at a computer for extended periods
Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 lbs

Normal Working Hours, Additional Working Hours and Travel Requirements:

This is a full-time position working 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday, 45 hours per week. This position frequently requires long hours (beyond 8 hours a day), including evenings and weekends, as needed.

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