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.