AR/AP Specialist

Lawton Construction and Restoration, Inc. provides construction, reconstruction and emergency services throughout the Sacramento, Bay Area, and Nevada and surrounding areas, delivering award-winning, innovative solutions, and outstanding service to our customers and insurance providers. Over our 35+ years in business, Lawton Construction and Restoration, Inc has earned a strong reputation amongst a wide variety of insurance carriers as well as our satisfied homeowners. As a quality contractor, we hire the best people and provide opportunities for professional growth.

The Opportunity:

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.

1. 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.

Accounts Receivable (AR)

• 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.

Accounts Payable (AP)

• 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.

Skills & Tools

You should be comfortable with:

• 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.

Experience & Education

• 2–5 years of AR, AP, or general accounting experience is preferred.

• 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

Work Environment

• This is an in‑office position in a standard office setting with regular computer and phone work.

Hours:
Monday through Friday, 7:30 A.M.- 4:30 P.M.

Our Benefits Include:
• Competitive pay
• Health, Dental and Vision Plans
• Paid Time Off/ Holiday Pay